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PhD Researcher · Cybersecurity Professional

Jian Li

Bridging cybersecurity strategy research with hands-on engineering experience across Australia, China, and Japan.

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Doctor of Philosophy
Engineering & IT — University of Melbourne
Cybersecurity Management Research
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About

Dedicated Cybersecurity Professional with extensive experience as a system engineer and data security support engineer in Australia and internationally.

Currently advancing expertise through PhD research in Cybersecurity Management at the University of Melbourne, with a focus on organisational cybersecurity strategy. My work sits at the intersection of information systems, strategic management, and security — combining rigorous academic research with over a decade of hands-on industry experience.

With professional proficiency in English, Mandarin, and Japanese, I bring a uniquely international perspective to cybersecurity challenges faced by organisations across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

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Academic Researcher
PhD candidate investigating cybersecurity strategy at the organisational level
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Security Engineer
IBM Guardium, SKLM, data security architecture and patch management
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Robotics Solutions
Designed and delivered robotic process automation for government clients
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Multilingual
English, Mandarin (native), Japanese (JLPT N1)
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Experience

2024 Jul – Oct 2024
The University of Melbourne

Assignment Marker

  • Marke Master-level students assignments for Cyber Security Management (ISYS90090) and IS Strategy and Governance (ISYS90038)
  • Evaluate student work against established rubrics and academic standards
  • Provide detailed, constructive feedback to improve learning outcomes
  • Collaborate with course supervisors to ensure consistent grading practices
2019–22 Sep 2019 – Mar 2022
IBM Australia

Data Security L2 Support Engineer

  • Guardium & SKLM component installation and troubleshooting across Linux/Unix/Windows
  • Data packet analysis for suspicious security incidents
  • Security patch management on Guardium systems (Collector, Aggregator, Central Manager)
  • Exception handling for data backup/restore and network troubleshooting
  • GUI/system certificate issue resolution
IBM GuardiumSKLMLinuxSecurity
2017–19 Jan 2017 – May 2019
ST Solutions Australia

Robot System Engineer

  • Design and lead workshops on robotics transformation for government clients
  • Deliver robotic application platforms in customer environments
  • Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams on innovative solutions
  • Manage local sub-contractors co-delivering RPA solutions
RPAGovernmentWorkshopsSolutions
2011–13 Jun 2011 – Nov 2013
IBM China

Unix/Linux System Administrator

  • Support Linux systems for Japanese clients (E-net, OMRON)
  • Daily system monitoring, incident handling, and data backup/recovery
  • Automate periodic tasks with Bash scripting and VBA
  • System security patch management and compliance
LinuxAIXBashJapan Clients
2011 Jan – Jun 2011
IBM

Intern — Unix/Linux System Administrator

  • Linux/AIX 5L professional training
  • System configuration health checks and security patch management
  • Daily system monitoring and incident handling
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Education

Sep 2023 – Current

Doctor of Philosophy

Engineering and IT
University of Melbourne
Research focus: Cybersecurity Management
Feb 2022 – Jul 2023

Master of Information Systems

with Distinction
University of Melbourne
Jun 2016 – Mar 2017

Certificate IV in Business

ACS Professional Year
Navitas Professional, Brisbane
Feb 2014 – Nov 2015

Master of IT (Advanced)

Information Technology
Queensland University of Technology
Sep 2007 – Jun 2011

Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)

Japanese Language
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China
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Skills

Technical

Python Java HTML JavaScript TypeScript React SQL Relational DB Networking

Security

IBM Guardium SKLM Patch Management Data Security Incident Analysis Compliance

Systems

Linux Unix/AIX Windows Server Bash Scripting RPA

Languages

MandarinNative
EnglishProfessional
JapaneseProfessional · JLPT N1

Certifications

2015 Academic Certificate in Business Analysis — IIBA
2012 Japanese-Language Proficiency Test — Level N1

Soft Skills

Teamwork Attention to Detail Dedication Performing Under Pressure
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Contact

Interested in collaboration, research opportunities, or just want to connect? I'd love to hear from you.

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Email
jianli.aus@gmail.com
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Phone
0421 540 2222

References available upon request.