VicRoads RLS, a 40-year partnership between Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, Macquarie Asset Management, and the Victorian State Government, is transforming into a more commercial, customer-centric, product-led and digitally advanced organisation.
The purpose of VicRoads RLS is to make services seamless and support safer networks for communities. This drives our commitment to ensuring customers get what they need, when they need it.
Our organisational values steer our actions, decisions and behaviours as we progress on our path of transformation.
The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.
The Technology Operations team works collaboratively with the business to provide engineering services to the digital platform.
This team is part of the Technology division, which is truly collaborative and passionate, and works closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way customers use our services.
About the Opportunity
The Information Security Manager leads the Security Engineering and Security Operations teams to protect the organisation's IT systems, infrastructure, and data from cyber threats.
This role drives security strategy, focusing on advanced technologies, threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor the Security Engineering and Security Operations teams by fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth; setting clear objectives aligned with organisational goals; providing technical guidance; and establishing efficient processes for workload management and escalation.
* Oversee the design, deployment, and management of security infrastructure and tools, ensure seamless integration with IT systems, drive the implementation of security controls to mitigate risks, and evaluate new technologies to enhance the organisation's security posture.
* Manage daily SOC operations, including monitoring and responding to security incidents; ensure effective incident response processes and robust detection capabilities; develop and refine response plans; and drive continuous improvement through workflow optimisation, automation, and threat intelligence.
* Oversee vulnerability management and remediation, evaluate security risks, ensure compliance with relevant standards, support audits, and deliver performance reports with key metrics on incidents, vulnerabilities, and security initiatives.
About You
You have a strong track record in managing security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management, successfully leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
With expertise in SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, EDR, SOAR, and cloud security (AWS, Azure), you also bring a deep understanding of network protocols, encryption, and access controls.
Your ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments, paired with excellent communication and collaboration skills, ensures effective stakeholder engagement and team alignment on security priorities.
Requirements:
* Proven minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, including at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing security engineering or operations teams.
* Proficient in using SIEM tools (e.g., Sentinel, Cortex XSIAM, Splunk, QRadar), firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, EDR, network security, SOAR, and other security technologies.
* Excellent experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with other business units to implement security initiatives.
Culture
To attract, retain and develop talented people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development.