Cyber Security Operations Analyst

Cyber Security Operations Analyst

Are you passionate about cyber security and want to make a difference in safeguarding Australia? A leading federal government agency is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Operations Analyst to aid in the identification and remediation of cyber security related incidents.

Estimated start date: Monday, 13 January 2025

Initial contract duration: to 31 December 2025

Extension term: Up to an additional 24 months.

Job Closing: Thursday 05 December 2024

Location of work: ACT

Security clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1

About the Role

As a Cyber Security Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for detecting and coordinating incident responses to threats, both foreign and domestic, against critical systems.

The successful applicants will undertake monitoring of the ICT environment and key systems to aid in identifying and remediating cyber security-related incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect of cyber security related data for analysis, evaluation, and identification of the root of the attacks against the ICT environment and key systems.
• Implement required cyber security actions to counter attacks and restore system operations.
• Work together with the internal ICT team and business areas to communicate about security limitations and produce documentation or reports.
• Undertake cyber threat hunting exercises and providing threat intelligence to the entire team.
• Partake of mentoring and training as identified
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures related to cyber security incident response

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Experience using Sentinel or a similar SIEM solution is essential
• Familiarity with the Australian Government Information Security Manual
• Familiarity with the best practice cyber security monitoring processes
• Experience in cyber incident response

Desirable Skills

While not mandatory, the following skills are highly desirable:

• Experience with cyber security monitoring for or within other Federal government entities

Other Requirements

• Character clearance, including a police check
• Negative Vetting Level 1
• Must demonstrate political neutrality
• Must be an Australian citizen
• Willingness to work shifts as required during critical periods.

• Meaningful Work: Help safeguard Australia.
• Challenges: Work with a dynamic and passionate team in a high-stakes environment.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to expand your expertise in a role critical to national security.
• Work-life Balance: Flexibility with shift work arrangements to suit personal commitments.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and skills we're looking for, apply now. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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