Security Operations Specialist (Melbourne)

At CitiPower and Powercor, we're proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we're here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we're essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we're focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us. About the role Drive real impact across IT & OT security in a modern multi-cloud setting. Are you ready to take ownership of day-to-day security operations in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment? We're looking for a Security Operations Specialist with strong technical aptitude and a proactive work ethic — someone who's curious, hands‑on, and motivated to stay one step ahead of emerging threats. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and prioritise identified risks.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
- Manage and maintain vulnerability management systems ensuring proficiency in best practices for threat and vulnerability management.
- Monitor security alerts, assess potential threats, and investigate security incidents, ensuring accurate root cause analysis.
- Ensure detailed and accurate documentation of each incident, including timelines.
- Implementation of security administration policy and standards to ensure they are fit for purpose, current and are correctly implemented.
- Monitor the application and compliance of security administration procedures across. Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in IT/Computer Science or business-related discipline preferred.
- Understanding of Mitre ATT&CK;, D3FEND, ATLAS, ENGAGE frameworks.
- Understanding of ITIL frameworks and ITSM application advantageous.
- Working knowledge of IT in electricity distribution network assets.
- Working knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS, SOAR, CASB, DLP, DFIR and Firewall tools.
- Technical knowledge of OT or energy industry Cyber Security highly desirable.
- Strong demonstrated ability to research Cyber vulnerabilities and issues, develop and present solutions, and train colleagues on how to remediate.
- Experience with networks architecture, databases, TCP/IP, VLANs, Cyber vulnerability remediation, and Cyber risk analysis. EEO Statement / Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to building a protected, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives such as Women in Power and our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we're working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we're committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rs2pf