Aps6 - Cyber Security Analyst, Affirmative Measures, Disability

The Department Of Infrastructure And Regional Development; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development in Australia is recruiting an APS6 Cyber Security Analyst to join the Strategy, Architecture & Cyber Security team. The role supports flexible work arrangements including office and home-based work, with roles located in Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

You will contribute to cyber security operations, incident response and capability uplift, strengthening department resilience and delivering modern security capabilities across

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security operations, technical assurance, investigations or a related discipline.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to explain complex security issues and provide practical advice.
• Analyse complex information from a variety of sources, identify risks and trends, and exercise sound judgement.
• Manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment with attention to detail and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Security monitoring and incident response - monitor, triage and investigate security alerts; document findings and actions.
• Technical investigations and activity reviews - analyse security and user activity information to support incidents and inquiries.
• Security assurance and advice - assess applications and systems; identify risks and provide practical advice.
• Security control improvement - help design and test controls across Microsoft 365, cloud, endpoint and network.
• Threat and vulnerability management - use threat intel and vulnerability info to identify risks and recommend actions.
• Insider risk capability - contribute to privacy-aligned insider risk monitoring and governance.

Skills

Cyber security operations

Incident response

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Privacy and evidence handling

Policy and governance

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Purview

Job description

APS6 – Cyber Security Analyst, Strategy, Architecture & Cyber Security, Affimative Measures, Disability

Title:

APS6 – Cyber Security Analyst, Strategy, Architecture & Cyber Security, Affimative Measures, Disability

Classification(s):

APS Level 6

Employment Type:

Ongoing, Full Time

Salary:

$99,733 - $118,084 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Business Division:

Information Technology & Data

Branch / Section:

Strategy, Architecture & Cyber Security, Cyber Security

Location:

We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of office and home-based work).

These roles are located in Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar vacancies in these locations and other locations within the same metropolitan area.

Security Clearance:

Negative Vetting 1

Job Reference No:

48318

Contact Officer:

Glenn Faithfull, on [e-mail] or 02 6136 8868

Closing Date:

11.59pm AEDT, Sunday 22 November 2026

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.

The opportunity we have available

Organised within the Chief Operating Officer Group within the department, Information Technology & Data Division’s (ITDD) purpose is to connect people, data, and technology, empowering the department to excel. ITDD is responsible for the consolidated provision and support of stable and secure IT Systems, applications and services to all department users across all States and Territories, including Indian Ocean Territories and Norfolk Island, as well as supporting seven Ministerial offices, and coordination with portfolio entities. ITDD provides the digital collaboration and communications tools necessary to connect a geographically dispersed workforce and to optimise hybrid working arrangements. We manage industry and public facing digital systems, deliver desktop services, oversee cyber security, and provide data, AI, and information management advice to over 2,400 staff, supporting over 30 office locations across Australia.

This role is based in the Cyber Security Team within the Strategy, Architecture & Cyber Security Branch. The team protects departmental information, systems and services through cyber security operations, incident response, assurance, monitoring and ongoing capability uplift. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening the department’s cyber resilience and delivering modern, sustainable security capabilities.

What you will do

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will contribute to the department’s day-to-day cyber security operations, assurance activities and ongoing capability uplift. You will work across Microsoft security platforms and other enterprise technologies to investigate security events, assess cyber risk, provide practical advice and help strengthen the department’s resilience.

The role requires sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to explain complex security issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and escalation significant risks when required.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Security monitoring and incident response - monitor, triage and investigate security alerts and identity-risk detections; undertake appropriate response actions; and document findings, decisions and outcomes.
• Technical investigations and activity reviews - analyse security, audit and user-activity information to support cyber incidents, insider risk matters and other authorised enquiries, while maintaining privacy, procedural fairness and evidence-handling requirements.
• Security assurance and advice - assess applications, systems, projects and proposed changes; identify security risks and control gaps; and provide practical, risk-based advice to business and technical stakeholders.
• Security control improvement - help design, configure, test and improve preventative, detective and responsive controls across Microsoft 365, cloud, endpoint, identity and network environments.
• Threat and vulnerability management - use threat intelligence, vulnerability information and attack‑surface visibility to identify emerging risks, support prioritisation and recommend proportionate action.
• Insider risk capability - contribute to the development and operation of privacy‑aligned insider risk monitoring, triage, case management, governance and reporting processes.
• Operational improvement - develop playbooks, procedures, automation, reporting and other repeatable ways of working that improve consistency, efficiency and service resilience.
• Stakeholder engagement and awareness - communicate cyber risks in clear language, support security awareness activities and work collaboratively with technical teams, business areas and related assurance functions.

The role offers opportunities to deepen technical expertise and contribute to the continued improvement of the department’s cyber security capability.

Inherent requirements for the role

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standards and possess the following core capabilities:

• Experience in cyber security operations, technical assurance, investigations or a related discipline.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and service providers to achieve positive security outcomes.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to explain complex security issues, provide practical advice and influence decision‑making among technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Analyse complex information from a variety of sources, identify risks and trends, and exercise sound judgement to support evidence‑based decisions and recommendations.
• Manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment, delivering quality outcomes while maintaining attention to detail and appropriate risk management practices.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, including a willingness to learn, adapt and continuously develop technical and professional capability, while contributing to a culture of learning and improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve security controls, processes and services, and contribute to the development of more efficient, consistent and sustainable ways of working.
• Contribute to a positive and professional team culture through collaboration, accountability, integrity and a commitment to high‑quality outcomes.
• Handle sensitive information appropriately and maintain accurate records in accordance with privacy, security, procedural fairness and evidence‑handling requirements.

Desirable requirements

Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Defender, Entra, Sentinel or Purview will be highly regarded.

Cultural capability requirement

The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on Country Agreement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28.

As an APS6 you will be expected to:

• Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
• Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
• Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.

What else can we offer?

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
• Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
• Networking opportunities across the department and wider APS through daily engagement with HR working groups and internal and external stakeholders.
• Improve your leadership skills, through the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
• Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours, home based work and job sharing.
• We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year, with one month’s accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee), plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being. Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.