Senior Network Security Specialist

Classification : Senior Manager 1 (Specialist)

Salary package : $134,812 - $141,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation (from 3 July 2025)

Terms : Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2028.

Location : Canberra (on-site)

Position overview

NCI is the leading national provider of high-end computational and data-intensive services, with a national and international reputation for expertise and innovation. It forms an integral part of the Australia Government’s research infrastructure strategy, and is engaged with and embedded in research communities, high-impact research centres, and research institutions nationally. As an organisation, NCI is built on, and sustained by Australia’s national university, its national science agency (CSIRO), its national meteorological agency (the Bureau of Meteorology), and its national geoscience agency (Geoscience Australia).

The NCI Senior Network Security Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic information network security management policy, and provision of associated expert security advice in relation to ICT network related matters to Australian and international researchers supported by NCI.

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in managing large complex networks through monitoring and investigating for ICT security network breaches, who can contribute to solving complex problems and has and the ability to work alongside people from technical and non-technical backgrounds.

For further information, please contact Darren Coleman, NCI Senior IT Network Security Specialist, T : +

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents :

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note : The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.