Manager, Security Operations Centre

Queensland Government

Brisbane, AUonsitePosted Aug 5, 2026
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About the role

As a Manager, Security Operations Centre (SOC), you will:

- Lead and manage CITEC's Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions across internal and managed client environments.

- Oversee the delivery of security monitoring, threat detection, alert triage, incident investigation and response activities.

- Act as the senior escalation point for significant or complex cyber security incidents, providing direction, coordination and expert advice.

- Lead and mature CITEC's vulnerability management capability, including vulnerability identification, prioritisation, reporting and remediation coordination.

- Drive continuous improvement of SOC operations through uplift of processes, playbooks, workflows, tooling, automation and reporting (including effective metrics and KPIs).

- Lead the delivery and ongoing improvement of managed SOC services to external clients, ensuring services meet business needs and agreed service levels.

- Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to build a capable, collaborative and high-performing team.

- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, clients, vendors and external partners to support service delivery and positive outcomes.

- Contribute as a member of the Information Security Services (ISS) management team to service planning, strategic direction, roadmap initiatives and continuous improvement.

- Ensure SOC and vulnerability management practices align with relevant policies, standards, procedures and compliance obligations.

- Undertake other duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

- Stay up to date with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices, and provide thought leadership to enhance CITEC's security posture.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/697149/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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