Cyber Security Operations Lead

Based in Nipaluna (Hobart), lead our cyber security operations capability across monitoring, triage and response. Reporting to the Manager of Cyber Security, you’ll support cyber security outcomes across our IT environments and partner with OT cyber security specialists to strengthen resilience for critical energy infrastructure. 

• SOC or cyber operations leadership experience 

• SIEM, incident response and threat detection skills 

• Team leadership, coaching, and service improvement experience 

• Relevant tertiary qualification, certification, or equivalent demonstrable experience 

• Threat hunting and adversarial mindset 

If you’re excited by this role and don’t have all the skills listed, we’d still love to hear from you, diverse professional backgrounds and perspectives are important to us. 

Cyber Security is recognised as a risk and resilience function at Hydro Tasmania, sitting within Enterprise Risk and Assurance. You’ll lead the cyber security operations capability, building and improving monitoring, triage and response. The team works alongside OT cyber security, cyber risk, identity, and security architecture specialists to deliver practical security outcomes across Hydro Tasmania’s critical energy environment. 

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia’s largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.  

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we’ve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania’s growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.  

Our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity. 

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Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining the skills and experience you will bring as soon as possible. Applications close 8am Monday 24 August and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to recruitment@hydro.com.au  

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.