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Cyber Security & Infrastructure SpecialistKangan Institute · Cremorne, Victoria, Australia
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Cyber Security & Infrastructure Specialist

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-07 Cremorne, Victoria, Australia Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$7,083–A$10,416/mo

About the Company

Location: Cremorne, Melbourne Role Type: Full time Ongoing Remuneration: 113,399 to 123,531 + 12% Superannuation Shape The Future Of Cyber Security At VETASSESS Join VETASSESS in a pivotal cyber security role where you'll drive governance, risk, compliance and security architecture initiatives that protect critical systems, information and services. Working across the organisation, you'll influence strategic decision-making and help shape a resilient and secure technology environment. This is a senior specialist role suited to a security professional who enjoys working at the intersection of governance, risk, compliance, and technology. You will be the custodian of our Information Security Management System (ISMS), driving continuous improvement across ISO/IEC 27001, ASD ISM, Essential Eight, and Right Fit for Risk (RFFR) requirements while providing expert guidance on infrastructure and security architecture.

About the Role

Reporting to the IT Infrastructure and Security Manager, you will be responsible for strengthening cyber security maturity across the organisation through effective governance, compliance, risk management and security advisory services. Lead and mature VETASSESS's Information Security Management System (ISMS). Drive compliance and audit readiness activities across ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ASD ISM, Essential Eight, and RFFR frameworks. Manage security risk assessments, control effectiveness reviews, and remediation roadmaps. Provide expert advice on network security, infrastructure security architecture, secure remote access, and segmentation. Oversee vulnerability management, security operations governance, and incident response reviews. Lead Data Loss Prevention (DLP) governance and data protection initiatives. Deliver security awareness, education, and phishing simulation programs. Support strategic technology projects by embedding security-by-design principles and conducting security assessments of new technologies and vendors.

Responsibilities

  • ● Lead and mature VETASSESS's Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  • ● Drive compliance and audit readiness activities across ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ASD ISM, Essential Eight, and RFFR frameworks.
  • ● Manage security risk assessments, control effectiveness reviews, and remediation roadmaps.
  • ● Provide expert advice on network security, infrastructure security architecture, secure remote access, and segmentation.
  • ● Oversee vulnerability management, security operations governance, and incident response reviews.
  • ● Lead Data Loss Prevention (DLP) governance and data protection initiatives.
  • ● Deliver security awareness, education, and phishing simulation programs.
  • ● Support strategic technology projects by embedding security-by-design principles and conducting security assessments of new technologies and vendors.

Requirements

  • ● Demonstrated experience in cyber security governance, risk management, and security operations oversight.
  • ● Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISMS management, and external audit processes.
  • ● Experience with ASD ISM and Essential Eight compliance programs.
  • ● Broad understanding of enterprise infrastructure and security technologies, including firewalls, NAC, EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, identity management, and DLP solutions.
  • ● Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and technical writing skills.
  • ● Ability to translate complex security risks into practical business recommendations.
  • ● CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, or equivalent industry certifications.
  • ● Experience with project delivery and governance frameworks.
  • ● Experience supporting business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery governance.

Benefits

  • ● Lead cyber security initiatives with organisation-wide impact
  • ● Influence strategic technology and security decisions
  • ● Protect critical education and assessment services across Australia
  • ● Enjoy flexible work options and ongoing professional development
  • ● Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
  • ● Free onsite parking for most campuses
  • ● Professional development programs
  • ● Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
  • ● Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
  • ● Meaningful work that drives positive social impact
  • ● The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.
  • ● Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
  • ● Current police check
  • ● Certified right to work documentation
  • ● Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts
  • ● For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]