Cyber Defence Engineer

Your role at St John of God Health Care

As a Cyber Defence Engineer you will be at the heart of our security operations helping to protect detect and respond to cyber threats across the organisation. You will be building operating and continuously improving cybersecurity tools and processes. This mid-level role combines hands-on technical work with continuous improvement supporting our security engineering and operations capabilities. You will collaborate with skilled professionals to enhance our defences optimise tools and processes and ensure our digital environment remains secure compliant and resilient.

The Position

• Building operating and continuously improving cybersecurity tools and processes

• Ensure the operational effectiveness of core cybersecurity tools including:

  • SIEM XDR EDR SWG SEG VPN and vulnerability management platforms.

• Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity technologies and operational processes.

• Ensure all controls are current effectively deployed and operating as intended.

• In conjunction with the MSSP and Cyber Defence Team oversee day-to-day security operations.

• Ensure the timely detection analysis and resolution of security incidents and breaches.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to investigate and remediate incidents effectively.

• Participate in cybersecurity simulations tabletop and desktop exercises to evaluate and enhance readiness.

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the cyber threat landscape particularly within the health sector and related industries.

You will have the ability to communicate with technical and business stakeholders be knowledgeable with contemporary devsecops practices and be passionate about technological trends/developments in the areas of digital security.

To succeed you will be Tertiary qualified in Information Systems Security or a related discipline or have at least three years experience in equivalent roles. You will also hold relevant Security Certifications (CSEC CEH OSCP vendor certifications etc.).

Above all people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary $139100 to $154500 per annum total remuneration package

• Permanent full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight

• Located at Perth CBD (Kings Square) or Melbourne CBD (Collins St) offices

• Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• End of trip bike and shower facilities (Perth only)

• Close to Public Transport

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting and interviews may commence immediately apply today!

We reserve the right to close applications prior to the specified closing date

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.