Security Operations Manager

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

Contact Email:

karamial@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

23-Oct-2026

Reference Number:

V-68132

Security Operations Manager

Security Operations Manager

About the company
Our client is a leading ICT services organisation delivering complex technology solutions across highly secure environments. They are seeking an experienced Security Operations Manager to join an established team supporting a secure, stand-alone network environment.

This is a hands-on technical security role suited to someone with strong network security experience who is comfortable working within complex and highly controlled ICT environments.

About the role
The Security Operations Manager will be responsible for supporting the ongoing security, administration and maintenance of a secure stand-alone network environment.

Working alongside technical leads, project management and a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will administer security applications, maintain operational security controls, support security documentation and assist with the investigation and remediation of identified security incidents.

This position requires 5 days per week onsite in Canberra and candidates must hold a current NV2 security clearance.

Role Responsibilities
  • Administer and maintain cyber security applications within the network environment.
  • Monitor, maintain and manage security aspects of the network and provide technical security advice as required.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Build Instructions for relevant applications.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of project security documentation.
  • Maintain and develop technical expertise across relevant network and security technologies.
  • Investigate identified security breaches and support the implementation of required security changes and remediation.
  • Ensure security records are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with established standards and procedures.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, procedures and technical documentation.
  • Develop, maintain and contribute to design documentation as required.
  • Work collaboratively with technical leads, project management and multidisciplinary teams within an Agile environment.
Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
  • Strong demonstrated experience across network security, security operations or a closely related ICT security environment.
  • 5 to 10 years of network experience within complex enterprise or highly secure environments.
  • Experience administering and maintaining security applications within network environments.
  • Strong understanding of operational network security practices.
  • Experience investigating security incidents or breaches and supporting technical remediation.
  • Experience developing SOPs, build instructions, technical documentation and security documentation.
  • Experience working within secure or highly regulated ICT environments will be highly regarded.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical leads, project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to research and quickly develop knowledge of new technologies, concepts and technical environments.
What is on Offer
  • Opportunity to work within a complex and highly secure ICT environment.
  • Work alongside experienced security, network and technical specialists.
  • Canberra-based opportunity within an established technical delivery team.
  • 5 days per week onsite.
  • Opportunity to work across challenging network and cyber security technologies.
Security Requirements
Candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a current NV2 security clearance to be considered for this opportunity.

How to Apply
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!
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