Security Operations Lead

Full job description
06th June, 2025

Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1+22. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.

Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.

About the role

As the lead security engineer, the Security Operations Lead will be responsible for security operations, investigating and resolving security threats and incidents, maintaining and configuring security solutions, performing risk assessments, resolving technical faults and engaging in delivery of cyber security uplifts and projects.

What you’ll do

Implement cyber security controls as part of projects and initiatives
Implement, configure, and monitor security tools such as SIEM or EDR solutions
Vulnerability management and threat intelligence
Conduct security and risk assessments in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Provide security/architecture expertise, direction, and assistance to other areas of the business
Assist the security architect in designing reliable, powerful and flexible security architectures for IT projects
Help maintain security policies and procedures
Monitor, log, respond and investigate security incidents and events and provide input into post event analysis
Training and promotion of security awareness, including newsletters and advisories
Creation of security reports for management
Develop and update security documentation including architecture designs and test plans
Assign tasks with the security engineering team
About you
5+ years of cyber security operations experience
Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, IT or Engineering, (electronics/computer/communication/networking) highly regarded
Industry relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC or CompTIA Security+ highly regarded
Extensive experience in technical aspects of information security and architecture, and preferably IT risk management
Demonstrable understanding of information security controls and technology
Experience of working with an ISO27001 ISMS or NIST
Significant experience in using and implementing cloud platforms (Azure in particular)
Strong knowledge of Windows operating environment and service architecture
Culture & Benefits

Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Standards Australia proudly runs a Women in Technology program, acknowledging the importance of diversity in perspectives and thinking, and working to embed an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, continuous learning and career development opportunities. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:
Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off
Growing Family & Parental leave benefits – 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carers
Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised!
Global working – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!
What's next?

If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.

At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au