Security Operations Specialist

About us

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

Drive real impact across IT & OT security in a modern multi‑cloud environment

Are you ready to take ownership of day‑to‑day security operations in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment? We’re looking for a Security Operations Specialist with strong technical aptitude and a proactive work ethic — someone who’s curious, hands‑on, and motivated to stay one step ahead of emerging threats.

In this role, you’ll be at the centre of our Security Operations Centre, working across a diverse technology landscape that spans multi‑cloud platforms, operational technology, and enterprise systems. You’ll have the opportunity to influence our security posture, uplift processes, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business. If you thrive on solving problems, learning quickly, and making a meaningful impact, this role will keep you engaged and growing.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and prioritise identified risks.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to remediate vulnerabilities
• Manage and maintain vulnerability management systems ensuring proficiency in best practices for threat and vulnerability management.
• Monitor security alerts, assess potential threats, and the investigation of security incidents, ensuring accurate root cause analysis.
• Ensure detailed and accurate documentation of each incident, including timelines,
• Implementation of security administration policy and standards to ensure they are fit for purpose, current and are correctly implemented.
• Monitor the application and compliance of security administration procedures across

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

What you’ll need from day one

• Tertiary qualifications in IT/Computer Science or business-related discipline preferred
• Understanding of Mitre ATT&CK, D3FEND, ATLAS, ENGAGE frameworks
• Understanding of ITIL frameworks and ITSM application advantageous
• Working knowledge of IT in electricity distribution network assets
• Working knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS, SOAR, CASB, DLP, DFIR and Firewall tools
• Technical knowledge of OT or energy industry Cyber Security highly desirable.
• Strong demonstrated ability to research Cyber vulnerabilities and issues, develop and present solutions, and train colleagues on how to remediate
• Experience with networks architecture, databases, TCP/IP, VLANs, Cyber vulnerability remediation, and Cyber risk analysis

If you believe you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement—or if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities —we encourage you to get in touch.

Key benefits

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, equity & inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next

Submit your application via our careers’ website by 13 June 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au 

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.