Manager, Cyber Security Operations

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. 

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. 

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. 

Digital Solutions is a strategic IT partner delivering high-quality digital experiences for students, staff, and the community. Within this, Cyber Security protects Griffith’s information, systems, and operations through proactive and responsive measures. 

The Manager, Cyber Security Operations leads security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and exposure management. The role ensures effective cyber defences across people, processes, and technology, aligned with Griffith’s risk profile, regulatory requirements, and frameworks such as the ACSC Essential Eight and NIST CSF. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage Griffith’s cyber security operations, including 24/7 monitoring, detection, and incident response, ensuring effective coverage, processes, and escalation across internal teams and providers. 

• Oversee incident management end-to-end, leading responses to complex events, coordinating stakeholders, supporting recovery, and driving post-incident reviews and improvements. 

• Continuously enhance threat detection by optimising SIEM, EDR, intelligence use, automation, and response playbooks.  

• Lead exposure management by identifying, prioritising, and remediating risks, overseeing testing and assurance activities, and ensuring alignment with Essential Eight targets. 

• Provide expert advice on operational risk, contribute to strengthening controls and standards, and ensure insights inform broader risk management. 

• Manage cyber security vendors to meet performance expectations and support incident response when needed. 

• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, automation, and operational maturity.  

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering capability growth and strong performance outcomes.  

• Build effective relationships across the University, clearly communicating risks and impacts, while promoting compliance, professionalism, and a strong cyber security culture. 

About you

• Postgraduate qualifications in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in Cyber Security operations, including demonstrated leadership of teams delivering operational security services. 
• Willingness to participate in an on-call roster and act as an escalation point for on-call activities.

What we can offer

This is a full time, continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

$161,763.51 + 17% super - Full package $189,263.31.

Why join Griffith? 

 

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 24th June at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.