This includes safeguarding systems, networks, and devices against evolving cyber threats, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, and integrating cybersecurity practices across IT and OT systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing the day-to-day cybersecurity processes operated by the team and third-party provider
- Network security (firewall management, remote access, web filtering, NAC, network intrusion detection & WAF)
- Providing oversight and constructively challenging effectively when security events arise, and risks are raised, to help ensure risks are remediated effectively
- Overseeing vendors responsible for configuration and management of infrastructure security capabilities including endpoint protection, and
- Monitoring daily operations, including server hardware, software and operating systems.
- Coordinating technology installations, upgrades and maintenance.
- Selecting and purchasing new and replacement hardware and software, when necessary.
- Testing, troubleshooting and modifying information systems so they operate effectively.
- Generating performance reports for operating systems and the Service Desk function.
- Ensuring all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
- Evaluating technology risks in order to develop a network disaster recovery plan and backup procedures.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity, control systems, and IT infrastructure management.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, industrial control systems, and IT management.
- Deep knowledge of networks, protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC), and systems (e.g., SCADA, PLCs).
- Expertise in OT-specific cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, IEC 62443).
- Proficiency in security tools for OT (e.g., firewalls, IDS, vulnerability scanners).
- Specific skills and exposure to: Microsoft Windows Server Operating systems; Linux Operating Systems; VMware virtualization stack.
- Experience assessing patching requirements, coordinating deployments, testing and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Experience supporting Microsoft SQL and Oracle Databases
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GICSP), or similar.
- Undertake additional duties as needed, ensuring workplace safety in compliance with WHS requirements.