Cyber Security Specialist

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

• Deliver our Cyber Security Roadmap, driving best-practice controls

• Flexible working arrangements, enjoy work-life balance!

• Based at our Port Melbourne site, the home of VEGEMITE!!

The Role

Join Bega Group’s IT Team in a Newly Created Cyber Security Specialist Role. We’re excited to introduce a brand-new opportunity within Bega Group’s IT team, a hands-on role for a true cybersecurity all-rounder. This is your chance to shape and deliver our Cyber Security Roadmap, driving best-practice controls and building resilience across our enterprise.

In this pivotal position, you’ll lead security operations and incident response, design secure architectures, and ensure compliance with industry-proven security standards. You’ll also provide technical guidance and mentorship to support the existing security team that safeguards our business and supports innovation.

If you’re passionate about making an impact, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to own the end-to-end security function, this role offers the perfect platform to do just that.

This role requires occasional availability outside standard business hours to respond to urgent matters.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the Cyber Security Roadmap, driving implementation of industry-aligned controls and best practices

• Lead security operations and incident response, including risk assessments, vulnerability management, and SOC oversight

• Design and maintain secure architectures, policies, and frameworks across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms

• Ensure compliance and resilience, aligning with standards such as ISO 27001, ASD Essential Eight, and NIST

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a high-performing team and driving continuous security improvements

About you

• Proven career in cyber security, with experience mentoring teams and driving high performance

• Deep technical expertise in security operations, secure architecture, risk management, and incident response. Experience in AI security/governance will be a plus.

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, ASD Essential Eight, and NIST CSF 2.0

• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and cloud security controls

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and advise

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.  

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future! 
 

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.  

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture 

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression 

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with 

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs 

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority; we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group. 

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.