Team Leader Network and Cyber Security (Frankston)

**Job no**: 493162 **Work type**: Full Time **Location**: Frankston **Categories**: Management

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

An exciting opportunity exists within the Business Information Technology Team at Frankston City Council for a Team Leader Network and Cyber Security.

**About the position**

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Leading and managing the Network Administrator and Systems Administrator activities ensuring BAU and project work is prioritized and delivered.
- Driving innovation and improvements to Councils IT infrastructure providing a explicit upgrade path and direction particularly with cloud and emerging technologies.
- Lead the design and delivery of strategic programs to mitigate the likelihood and impact of a cyber-security incident across both information technology and operational technology.
- Assisting in the development and delivery of Councils strategic roadmap for Network and Infrastructure.
- Oversee the delivery of Council’s disaster recovery planning and execution including regular simulated failover testing and the upkeep of related policies and procedures.

**About you**
- Detailed knowledge of networking, cloud solutions, IT security principles, and experience in managing enterprise-grade technical environments.
- Experience in leading and motivating technical teams, managing complex technical environments, including HCI, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
- Strong expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in designing and implementing strategic programs to prevent and mitigate cyber incidents. Proficiency in firewall administration, network optimization, cloud technologies, and emerging security trends is essential.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft products at an E3 level, disaster recovery testing, project management skills in both waterfall and agile methodologies, and a track record of building positive relationships with vendors and Managed Service Providers (MSPs); and
- While not mandatory, formal qualifications like a Bachelor's degree in IT, diplomas, or technical certifications such as CCNA or Cloud certifications are desirable for the position.

**Benefits of working at Frankston City Council**

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

- Hybrid Working Model
- Flexible working hours
- Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Purchased leave
- Paid Parental leave
- Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
- Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
- Employee assistance program
- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is remunerated at a Band 7A $109,416.26 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation.

The for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

**Culture at Frankston City Council**

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you_._

**Pre-Employment Information**

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

**Advertised**: 22 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time **Applications close**: 05 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r091x