Information Security Specialist

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Information Security Specialist within our Information and Digital Services Portfolio. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, you will play a vital role in protecting the University's information assets, systems and infrastructure while contributing to the ongoing development of cyber security capabilities across a large and complex environment.

Working as part of a collaborative and highly skilled Information Security team, you will gain broad exposure across cyber security operations, infrastructure security, security monitoring, incident response, emerging cyber security threats and trends, and a diverse range of security projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, expand your cyber security knowledge and contribute to meaningful outcomes in a supportive and flexible university environment, while helping strengthen the security of the University's critical systems and services.

Key responsibilities include:

Configuring, deploying and maintaining security platforms and controls, including advanced email security, firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems, endpoint protection and VPN solutions.

Providing technical advice on cyber security initiatives, security threats and emerging developments, while contributing to projects and activities that strengthen the University's security posture.

Optimising and refining the University's proactive security monitoring capabilities to ensure cyber threats, incidents and vulnerabilities are identified, investigated and mitigated in a timely manner.

Supporting and implementing security infrastructure and controls across the University's networks and systems, including incident response activities and collaboration with internal stakeholders to protect critical services and information assets.

Promoting information security across the University through stakeholder engagement, guidance, project support and continuous improvement initiatives.

A more comprehensive list of duties is available in the Position Description .

You are a cyber security professional with strong technical capability and a genuine passion for information security. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment, solving complex problems and collaborating with others to deliver practical security outcomes. Whether your experience has been gained in higher education or another complex organisation, you are motivated by opportunities to learn, grow and broaden your exposure across multiple areas of cyber security.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Cyber Security or a related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.

Demonstrated experience implementing, configuring and supporting cyber security technologies, including network security and monitoring solutions.

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and deliver practical security outcomes.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience working within a complex IT environment and balancing security requirements with operational and business needs.

Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more.

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So, why work at Flinders?

17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program

Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers

We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.

Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

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Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes:

A current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.