Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Senior Cyber Security Specialist page is loaded Senior Cyber Security Specialist Apply locations Sydney, NSW time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR

Helia, as Australia's first Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) provider, with over 50 years expertise in the Australian housing market are in the process of re-inventing ourselves.
We exist to accelerate financial wellbeing through home ownership, now and for the future. Our mission is to create innovative and tailored solutions in partnership with our customers. We aim to do this efficiently and conveniently, leveraging state of the art technology and data solutions.

The Senior Cyber Security Specialist will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the information security framework through the implementation of new initiatives and technologies, as well as the operation of existing security controls and processes.

We are offering someone an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation that is reinventing itself to remain successful in a rapidly changing market after more than 50 profitable years in business. Helia is one of Australia's leading providers of lenders mortgage insurance, providing a range of capital and risk management solutions to some of Australia's biggest (and smallest) lending institutions. Our mission is to help more Australians realize the dream of home ownership and we play a unique role in the housing market for that purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to support and enhance our information / cyber security management framework through the implementation of new initiatives and technologies, as well as the operation of existing security controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining security tools and technologies such as firewalls, EDR/XDR systems, antivirus software, DLP software, reverse proxies, network/application scanners, multi-factor authentication software and SIEM to ensure effective security operations.

• Continuously monitoring networks, systems, and applications for suspicious activities or anomalies that could indicate a security breach or threat.

• Responding promptly to security incidents, including investigating, analyzing, and mitigating security breaches or incidents to minimize their impact and prevent future occurrences.

• Drive the enhancement of the cyber security framework through new initiatives and programs of work.

• Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications, and recommending or implementing measures to mitigate or remediate these vulnerabilities.

• Evaluating and designing security solutions and architectures to ensure that systems, networks, and applications are adequately protected against cyber threats, adhering to security best practices and industry standards.

• Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting threat intelligence information to understand emerging threats and trends, and proactively implementing measures to defend against potential cyber attacks.

Additional Responsibilities

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as Infrastructure, legal, compliance, and risk management, to ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, and effectively communicating security-related issues, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a cyber security role.

• Tertiary qualification in an IT related discipline.

• Strong hands-on experience

• Viewing cybersecurity from a DevSecOps lens and integrating security practices and principles into the DevOps workflow

• Strong knowledge of information security technologies and concepts.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills.

• Results driven self-starter comfortable working in a team environment.

What's in it for you?

• This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your experience working as a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to a busy team.

• Contribute to our great company culture where you'll feel part of the team from your first day.

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements with a blend of working from the office and at home.

At Helia, we are building a team focused on opportunities:
creating brighter futures for our people. When you come to work at Helia, you're joining an organisation that cares about what's important to you. Whether it's greater work-life balance, flexible working arrangements or looking after your wellbeing, we provide access to benefits that help support you both professionally and personally.

Helia is a place where you can grow and make a difference. We provide a great learning culture, where cross collaboration, training and innovation happens to embrace and embed a customer service culture. We are based in the heart of North Sydney, with spacious offices and some of the most fantastic views in Sydney!

If you are interested in joining a company where you can realise your full potential and grow, we would love to hear from you!

We have a diverse business community:
our people, our customers and communities are reflective of this and as an organisation we are committed to continually hiring a diverse workforce. We ensure our people always feel supported and we do this by our openness to flexible work options and our commitment to inclusion, regardless of career level, life-stage, or experience.

About Us

Helia (formerly Genworth) has proudly played a pivotal role in the property market since 1965. As Australia's first Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) provider, we are a specialist in our field and are dedicated to leading the way for years to come.

For many Australians, owning your own home remains a lifetime aspiration, and we work with our customers and partners to help them achieve this dream at various stages of their home buying journey - whether they are looking to save for a deposit, purchase their first home, upgrade or manage retirement by unlocking equity in their home later in life.

We are reimagining the home ownership experience to get you there faster.

Our purpose is to accelerate financial wellbeing through home ownership, now and for the future.