Unsw | Cyber Security Testing Lead
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UNSW UNSW is ranked 2nd in Australia and 27th in the world for Graduate Employability.
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Employment Type: full time continuing role as Cyber Security Assurance Testing Lead Excellent salary package including superannuation Based Kensington, Sydney.
Hybrid options available Join Our High-Performing Cyber Security Team at UNSW
At UNSW, we're driven by a bold vision: to deliver academic excellence, foster social engagement, and create global impact.
Central to achieving these goals is our commitment to building a resilient and forward-thinking cyber security capability.
Over the past three years, our Cyber Security team has grown significantly and now comprises approximately 40 permanent experts across Governance, Engineering, Identity, and Incident Response.
Additionally, 30 professionals contribute to our dedicated Cyber Security Program team.
Together, we work as a cohesive unit to safeguard the University's information assets and support its strategic priorities.
We believe that great teams are built through investment in people.
That's why we've designed our recruitment and team structure to provide development and learning opportunities that enable our team members to build lasting, impactful careers in cyber security.
Beyond technical excellence, we emphasize the importance of communication, negotiation, and influencing skills —the attributes that elevate a good cyber security professional into a trusted advisor and leader.
With a strong focus on coaching, training, and professional certifications, we ensure every team member has the resources to thrive and grow.
In collaboration with industry-leading technology and service providers , we've made significant strides in enhancing our cyber security maturity.
Our efforts were recognized in October 2024 when we achieved certification to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 .
But we're not stopping there.
The dynamic threat landscape, emerging technologies, and increasing regulatory demands present ongoing challenges—and opportunities—for us to innovate and excel.
To continue building on our strong foundations, we are excited to announce several new opportunities in our Cyber Security team.
These roles will focus on advancing our governance, compliance, controls assurance, and risk management capabilities, as well as helping to lead our engineering and incident response functions.
If you're a cyber security professional with a growth mindset and a proven track record of delivering outstanding results, we'd love to hear from you.
This is your chance to join a high-performing team that's passionate about making a difference.
The Cyber Security Assurance Testing Lead maintains, delivers and administers Cyber Security Assurance Services within a fit-for-purpose and adaptive Cyber Security Risk Management framework.
The role is responsible for the assurance testing of ICT services and IT initiatives, and the provision of cyber security subject matter expertise, controls assurance, and reporting services to university stakeholders.
The Cyber Security Assurance Testing Lead reports to the Cyber Security Controls Assurance Lead and has no direct reports.
Skills and Experience:
6+ years of IT security services experience, 3+ years of experience in penetration testing, vulnerability management, application security testing, source code review.
Experience in 1st line assurance role, working with vulnerability management and scanning systems.
Scripting in PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.
is advantageous.
AWS, Azure and Microsoft365 security experience desirable but not mandatory.
A relevant degree with extensive experience in cyber security operations or assurance teams within major organisations or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training, and experience.
Excellent understanding of industry-wide security standards and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, OWASP, CSA, Essential 8, PCI DSS, COBIT 5, Mitre ATT&CK etc.
Relevant industry certification(s) such as SANS certifications, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, and cloud platform certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Azure (highly desirable).
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills including ability to develop effective relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels in the organisation.
Analytical ability to present with credibility and translate technical and complex information concisely for diverse audiences using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated high level of personal motivation, resilience, and ability to work effectively individually or in teams.
Experience in the use of automated vulnerability scanning, security validation, penetration testing, static and dynamic application security testing, and cloud posture management tools e.g.
such as Pentera, Tenable.io, Checkmarx, Lacework, GuardDuty etc.
Ability to code in PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.
is advantageous.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Applying for a Role
To ensure your application stands out, please:
Submit a concise CV (2–3 pages) that highlights your career history, key responsibilities, and major achievements.
Include a cover letter that explains why you're applying for the position and how your skills and experience align with the role.
Before applying, we encourage you to carefully review the position description to understand the key requirements.
This is your opportunity to demonstrate why you're the candidate we should be talking to.
Take the next step in your career—join UNSW's Cyber Security team and help us shape the future.
Applications close: Sunday Jan 12th at 11.30pm
Benefits and Culture
Flexible hybrid working Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period Access to lifelong learning and career development Progressive HR practices Discounts and entitlements UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.
Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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