This position sets the strategic direction for Security and Identity Services, supporting Cenitex’s ICT transformation to a modern, secure multi-cloud environment enabling digital transformation across the Victorian Government. The role drives demand for security and identity services, measures service performance, and manages the lifecycle of related services. It determines when services are no longer meeting customer demand, where cost exceeds price, and when services should be transformed or retired to ensure commercial sustainability and customer value.

Security and Identity Services are foundational to this transformation. The role ensures security is embedded by design across cloud platforms and services and leads the development of cloud-aligned security capabilities across domains including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Operations, cloud, endpoint, network and data security.

The role works closely with the Chief Information Security Officer to support compliance with the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards and leads security product managers to deliver operationally supportable, commercially sustainable solutions that meet customer and government requirements.

Why work for Cenitex 

Cenitex supports a modern, agile and productive public sector, and is driven by the Government’s commitment to a digital Victoria and better outcomes for the community. Cenitex’s purpose is to be the Victorian Government’s trusted IT Partner. We know uniting the best technology and the brightest individuals is the key to our success and we know it is our people who bring our values to life and contribute to the success of our customers, organisation and their colleagues. 

Our People promise is that we treat our employees as people, not workers. We provide an exceptional life experience, and we focus on the feelings, not just the features that match employee needs. We do this by providing deeper connections, having a shared purpose, an inclusive environment, providing interesting work and allowing flexibility. 

Culture and Benefits 

Cenitex provides employees with essential support through all that life presents and want our employees to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage and support professional development and offer a flexible working environment with a focus on employee work-life balance. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:  

• Flexibility - spans where, when and how we work best  
• Hybrid working - offers employees to work remotely 3 days a week, however it all starts with a conversation and from a place of flexibility 
• Employee discounts - up to 10% across 500 retailers 
• Automatic salary increases  
• Centrally located - state-of-the-art offices and end of trip facilities in the heart of CBD 
• Inclusive parental and carers leave entitlements.

We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women and strongly encourage females to apply to the role. 

About the role 

This is a full-time ongoing VPS 7.1 role with a salary range of $188,297 - $210,891 + 12% Super.

If you’re a motivated security leader looking to shape the future of secure digital services across the Victorian Government, we want to hear from you! As the Service Lead, Identity and Operational Security, you will drive the strategic direction of our identity and security services, ensuring they are secure‑by‑design, commercially sustainable, and aligned with government standards. You’ll lead security uplift across cloud, identity, endpoint, network and data security, partner closely with our CISO, and guide the development of modern, customer‑focused security capabilities that protect critical government information.

The role will see you:

• Identifying, developing and deliver strategies that support the sustainability of related services, to best position the organisation for future government funding opportunities.
• Leading Identity and Security service strategies and transformation using principles such as Total Cost of Ownership, Profitability and Loss Leaders.
• Drive the performance of related Identity and Security services against the stated objectives of the organisation
• Deploying a range of cyber security products as a service
• Working with the pricing and catalogue team to design documents for technology roadmaps

To succeed in the role, you will have experience with the following:

• Knowledge of Security and Identity Platforms and Services
• Security and Identity expertise
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure
• Networking expertise
• Understanding of products in the market
• Ability to work collaboratively with customers

This opportunity will see you being the subject matter expert who will define services and ensure they are supportable. Using your strong customer experience to build relationships across the business and our range of customers will be key in this role. 

If you don't match the experience above 100%, that’s ok! Please still put your application through. If this is not the role for you, please create a profile to join our talent community using https://www.humanforce.com/careers/cenitex/jobs 

For more information about the role and the numerous employee benefits, check out the Position Description and Life at Cenitex document by clicking the “Apply Now” button.  

Watch some great videos of our staff on our careers page www.cenitex.vic.gov.au/careers to get a better idea of what it could be like to be a part of the Cenitex team. 

Our Commitment to Diversity  

Cenitex is proud of its diverse group of employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhances our workforce capability and culture in delivering outstanding technology services and solutions for our customers. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.  

Cenitex is an equal opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 

To apply 

Cenitex is a fast-moving organisation with lots to deliver - so we may not always wait until the job ad expires before reviewing applicants. As a result, you should submit your application as soon as possible. 

To apply, simply complete an application through our Humanforce system.  

Note: applicants are not required to provide a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria. You may also be required to complete a video introduction as part of the recruitment process.  

We’re committed to being inclusive when we hire people and understand that adjustments are sometimes needed. If you require adjustments to complete your application, assessment task or interview it is important you let us know so we can support you. You will not be disadvantaged if you request adjustments. We want all applicants to perform at their best and compete with other applicants equally. 

For any further questions or support contact cenitex.recruitment@cenitex.vic.gov.au