Cyber Security Analyst
Posted Updated
- Sydney CBD location
- Hybrid WFH Flexibility
- Fixed-term contract to July 2027 + 12-month extension
You will be working for a national public sector organisation that provides leadership, policy support, and quality assurance for a highly regulated service sector, collaborating with governments and stakeholders across Australia.
You are a hands-on Analyst who builds, monitors, investigates and uplifts security controls.
Your Responsibilities
- Application security testing, developer/vendor collaboration; Azure IaaS + PaaS (Dynamics, Power Platform)
- Cloud Administration: administer, configure, and uplift security baselines across the Microsoft stack
- Australian ISM and Essential 8 framework compliance
- Own incident response lifecycle – from containment through to reporting
- Minimum 5 years in a technical cyber security, cloud security, Azure administration, or Microsoft security administration role
- Practical implementation experience of Essential Eight ML2 and ISM controls in a Microsoft Azure / M365 environment
- Experience administering and securing Microsoft Azure environments and security technologies such as Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Azure Policy, Purview, M365 at SIEM/EDR level
- Demonstrated capabilities in incident Response, vulnerability Management, and Essential Eight frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess, prioritise, and communicate cyber security risks
- Ability to communicate technical cyber security and cloud security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Play a key part in shaping the cyber systems that directly support positive change across Australia
- Be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative environment where your technical voice matters
- Enjoy a hybrid work model and a supportive team culture that values balance and growth
- Beautiful city office, wellness program, EAP and Xmas shutdown