Cyber Security Analyst

A leading organisation in Brisbane is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join their dedicated team, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the security and resilience of critical infrastructure. This role provides a unique platform for you to contribute your expertise in cyber security while enjoying flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training and development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide high-level analysis of infrastructure security issues by formulating, designing, and delivering appropriate solutions that improve organisational resilience.
• Proactively maintain cyber security measures to minimise disruptions by leading incident response activities including triage and investigation of operational alerts from the Security Operations Centre monitoring service.
• Manage threat and vulnerability assessments by prioritising identified vulnerabilities within enterprise systems and recommending effective mitigation strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive change threat and risk assessments, vulnerability scans, access audits, and penetration tests on both new and existing infrastructure while guiding teams on reducing security risks.
• Develop and implement robust cybersecurity frameworks including policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines tailored to organisational needs.
• Create, deliver, and coordinate engaging security awareness training sessions for employees to foster a culture of security throughout the organisation.
• Coordinate audit and assurance activities such as IS18 attestation and reporting to governance bodies including Information Management and Security Committee as well as Audit and Risk Committee.
• Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with staff across departments to ensure alignment of operational services, processes, and service levels throughout the organisation.
• Utilise excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical specialists and non-technical audiences.
• Apply effective working knowledge of QLD Government IS18 policy, ASD Essential 8, NIST Cyber Security Framework to install, configure, and maintain enterprise security devices and solutions.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrated experience in analysing infrastructure security issues with proven ability to design effective solutions that address complex challenges.
• Strong capability in incident response management including triage, investigation of operational alerts from SOC monitoring services, and proactive maintenance of cyber security measures.
• Expertise in threat assessment methodologies with practical experience prioritising vulnerabilities within enterprise systems using industry-standard frameworks.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk assessment techniques including vulnerability scans, access audits, penetration testing on diverse infrastructure environments.
• Ability to develop cybersecurity frameworks encompassing policies, standards, procedures, guidelines tailored for organisational requirements.
• Experience delivering engaging security awareness training programmes that promote a culture of vigilance among employees.
• Familiarity with audit coordination processes such as IS18 attestation reporting for governance bodies like Information Management & Security Committee or Audit & Risk Committee.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling establishment of effective working relationships across departments for seamless integration of operational services.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills allowing clear explanation of technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Working knowledge of QLD Government IS18 policy, ASD Essential 8 controls, NIST Cyber Security Framework for installation/configuration/maintenance of enterprise security devices.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Richard Lynch on 07 3032 2295 or richard.lynch@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.