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University of Otago

Senior Manager Security Operations

Dunedin

FULL TIME

November 25, 2024




IT ASSURANCE AND SECURITY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | TE WĀHAKA MATUA HAKARAU MŌHIOHIO

Come join the University and be part of its success as the University’s operational cyber security lead!
About us/Mō mātou
Here at ITS (Information Technology Services) we are responsible for the provision, maintenance, and support of information and communication technologies and business systems within the University of Otago community.
We are one of the largest ICT operations in NZ, supporting 27,000 users, a big network across multiple campuses and a huge range of systems.
The role/Te mahi
As Senior Manager Security Operations you’ll lead the Cyber Ops Teams that is the frontline in protecting the University from cyber threats. You’ll manage threat prevention, detection and effective management of incidents and investigations.
As the team leader you’ll be responsible for managing the University’s operational cyber security capabilities. You’ll be responsible for making sure we use our cyber tools well, that we keep developing them and that we have the coverage and depth in capability that the University needs.
This role isn’t all about the technical! Central to being successful in this role is that you are someone with a growth mindset, who sees challenges as an opportunity to improve, who has an attitude of accountability and takes pride in their own and their team’s work. And importantly who has excellent interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Leadership of a technical team.
  • Implement and maintain cyber security controls.
  • Oversee preventive, detective, response, and resilience security capabilities and process.
  • Collaborate with teams across IT and the University to integrate security practices.
  • Be a champion for and trusted advisor on security best practice, cyber awareness and emerging capabilities.
  • Provide regular reports on security trends, risks, opportunities, and improvements.
Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
  • A tertiary level qualification in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Significant experience in the computing industry, with experience in information security or cybersecurity.
  • Experience with our tools.
  • Core: Microsoft XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, Axiom and Burpsuite.
  • Desirable: Phriendly Phishing, Palo Alto, Cloudflare, Microsoft Dynamics, Jira, Intune, JAMF, Oracle Identity Manager, Blue Cat, Digicert, Imperva.
  • In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (we use NIST CSF 2.0, CIS v8, NZISM, and PSR).
  • Experience in implementing and monitoring service performance KPIs and metrics.
Let’s protect our university and create a safe environment where our students, academics and staff can thrive!
Further details/Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours), permanent position, we have a strong preference that the role is located in Dunedin, however we will consider remote work.
We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. More information regarding employee benefits can be found here.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
Candidates who successfully reach the final stages of the selection process for this role will be required to undergo criminal convictions screening. A satisfactory report from the relevant agency will be a condition of employment.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information regarding the role please contact Aram Raof-Karim, via the contact details.
Application/Tono
Applications quoting reference number 2401772 will close on Tuesday, 10 December 2024.

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