Cyber Security (Operational Technology) Engineer

Company Description

Do amazing work 

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.  

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience. 

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.  

About Viva Energy 

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes. 

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.  

Job Description

We’re looking for a Cyber Security (Operational Technology) Engineer to join our team and help safeguard the future of our business at Viva Energy Australia. In this role, you’ll design, implement, and support cutting-edge security controls across Operational Technology (OT), Information Technology (IT), and IoT environments.

You’ll be the go-to expert for secure operations, compliance, and continuous improvement partnering with stakeholders to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

This is a newly created position, giving you the chance to shape our cyber security strategy from the ground up. If you’re passionate about safety, reliability, and enabling innovation, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

Technical Skills

• Excellent knowledge of cyber security principles, management frameworks, and practices, particularly relating to OT.
• Experience with application whitelisting, SASE, firewalls, proxy, email filtering, anti-malware, DLP, cloud platforms, and other security technologies.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, automation, and orchestration tools.
• Experience with vulnerability management/scanning, web application security, API security, Zero Trust, PAM, NDR, UEBA, and network-based encryption.
• Proficiency with Microsoft (Azure, O365), Linux (Red Hat), and mobile platforms (iPhone & Android).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify, assess, and communicate cyber security risks.

Leadership

Experience providing thought leadership or mentoring within a cyber security context

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, IT, engineering or related field.
• Industry certification (e.g., CISSP or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cyber security roles, with a focus on OT environments.
• Demonstrated experience with AESCSF, ISA/IEC 62443, ASD Essential 8, or NIST frameworks.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies