IT Security Specialist

The Role

The IT Security Specialist is responsible in supporting RMIT in the identification and work-to-resolution of cyber threats that may impact on the confidentiality, availability and integrity of RMIT services. The role also supports the configuration and running of security tools to measure, manage and report on the state of Information Security across the enterprise; including the analysis and resolution of cyber incidents. This position actively collaborates with other operational teams in Vietnam and Australia to deliver secure enterprise and advisory support to help RMIT manage today's increasing cybersecurity threat landscape.

Your Responsibilities

• Enforce the effective global operation of the Cybersecurity function (eg. Threat Management; Identity Management and Threat Intelligence technologies and processes).
• Consult and support stakeholders about IT Security best practice in all services lifecycle.
• Analyse information related process to identify risk and propose solution.
• Monitor IT processes to ensure IT security standards are strictly followed.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of pragmatic and efficient cybersecurity defences.
• Support the activities of Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) in RMIT Global.
• Support in the monitoring of cybersecurity environmental threats; including periodic cyber technical compliance reporting of our operating environment.
• Ensure the compliance of security standards, processes and procedures by continuously monitoring for vulnerabilities, periodic audits and identifying abnormality throughout the infrastructure.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the IT Security function based on an in-depth knowledge of contemporary cybersecurity practices and trends.
• Any other duties as required.

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline.
• At least 4 - 5 years of experience in security operations.
• CEH/Security+ certification is a plus.
• Well presentation and customer facing skills
• Well-developed understanding of cybersecurity technologies (eg, Threat Management / Intelligence; Identity management; User access review)
• Demonstrated good understanding of wide range of IT infrastructure components, from firewalls and intrusion detection systems to network and network protocols to variety of PC platform such as Windows/Linux and understand of their security capacity.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and delivery a quality service to the University.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients, in order to identify and solve issues.
• Proven capacity to work under stress and to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.

• Competitive VND salary from 30,100,000VND gross/month (plus allowances) depending on proven track record in meeting all the key selection criteria.
• 13th month Tet bonus + private medical insurance (for you and your dependents) + annual health check.
• 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Xmas closure, plus public holidays and paid sick leave.
• Unique opportunity to work within a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment with creative and innovative committed colleagues.
• Free use of onsite gym
• Library on campus and online - access to RMIT Australia online library