Manager,CyberSecurityOperations

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. Digital Solutions is a strategic IT partner delivering high-quality digital experiences for students, staff, and the community. Within this, Cyber Security protects Griffith’s information, systems, and operations through proactive and responsive measures. The Manager, Cyber Security Operations leads security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and exposure management. The role ensures effective cyber defences across people, processes, and technology, aligned with Griffith’s risk profile, regulatory requirements, and frameworks such as the ACSC Essential Eight and NIST CSF. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage Griffith’s cyber security operations, including 24/7 monitoring, detection, and incident response, ensuring effective coverage, processes, and escalation across internal teams and providers. * Oversee incident management end-to-end, leading responses to complex events, coordinating stakeholders, supporting recovery, and driving post-incident reviews and improvements. * Continuously enhance threat detection by optimising SIEM, EDR, intelligence use, automation, and response playbooks. * Lead exposure management by identifying, prioritising, and remediating risks, overseeing testing and assurance activities, and ensuring alignment with Essential Eight targets. * Provide expert advice on operational risk, contribute to strengthening controls and standards, and ensure insights inform broader risk management. * Manage cyber security vendors to meet p