Security Operations Manager
About the Company
This opportunity sits within a highly secure Australian Government environment supporting mission‑critical networks and systems. The organisation operates within a compliance‑driven, security‑focused setting, delivering essential services and capabilities that contribute to national security outcomes.
About the Role
The Security Operations Manager will support the ongoing operation, maintenance and improvement of a highly secure, stand‑alone network environment. Working under the direction of senior solutions and security leads, the role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, confidentiality and availability of systems through strong security operations, governance and incident management.
This role is well suited to professionals with strong Defence or government experience who are comfortable operating in restricted environments with high compliance expectations.
Role Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor and maintain security and cyber security applications within a secure network
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and system build documentation
- Assist with the development and upkeep of project‑related security documentation
- Investigate identified security incidents and breaches, ensuring remediation actions are implemented
- Maintain accurate and complete security records in line with policy and compliance requirements
- Respond to security and operational support requests in accordance with defined standards and procedures
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, standards and governance artefacts
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary technical and project teams in an agile delivery environment
- Maintain and develop technical expertise across relevant network and security technologies
- 5–10+ years’ experience in security operations, network security or cyber security roles
- Demonstrated experience supporting secure or restricted network environments
- Hands‑on experience administering security applications in enterprise networks
- Defence and/or Federal Government environment experience highly regarded
- Strong written documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in structured, compliance‑driven environments
- Proven ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving security requirements
- Long‑term contract opportunity within a highly secure government environment
- Canberra‑based role supporting nationally significant outcomes
- Competitive contract rates aligned to experience and clearance
- Support from a specialist recruiter with deep experience in cleared government roles
- Active Australian Government NV2 security clearance is mandatory
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Why Partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different!
The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles.
- We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified.
- Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
- Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long‑term career goals.
- We even give you a best‑in‑industry merch pack!
Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat - contact us to find out more.
