Cyber Defence Analyst

Glen Eira City Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work options

Learning and development programs

Paid training

Rewards and recognition

Comprehensive leave entitlements

Job summary

Glen Eira City Council seeks a Cyber Defence Analyst to monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security threats across its technology environment. You will work within the Technology and Cyber Defence team to safeguard systems, information and services while improving cyber resilience.

You will perform security monitoring, incident response and collaboration with internal teams and providers, contributing to risk mitigation and security controls in a fast-paced council environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in security operations or incident response.
• Understanding of cyber security threats, risks and best practices.
• Hands-on with security technologies and investigations of security events.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security events, alerts and suspicious activity.
• Support incident response activities including containment, recovery and collaboration with teams.
• Contribute to vulnerability management and security improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance cyber security tools and monitoring capabilities.

Skills

Security operations

Threat detection

Incident response

Analytical thinking

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Education

Cyber Security / Information Technology related field

Tools

Microsoft security technologies

Job description

• Help protect Council's systems and data by detecting, investigating and responding to cyber security threats
• Full-time | Permanent
• $82,220 - $95,766 per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team

Digital and Technology Services sits within the Customer and Corporate Affairs directorate and enables Council staff to work effectively across offices, remote locations and the field. The team is responsible for workplace technology, IT service delivery, cyber security, infrastructure and digital platforms that support the organisation's day-to-day operations.

About the role

As the Cyber Defence Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting Council's technology environment by monitoring, investigating and responding to cyber security threats and incidents.

Working within the Technology and Cyber Defence team, you will help safeguard Council's systems, information and services while contributing to the ongoing improvement of cyber resilience and security capability

Other responsibilities include:

• Monitor and investigate security events, alerts and suspicious activity across Council's technology environment, ensuring threats are identified and responded to promptly.
• Support cyber security incident response activities, including investigation, containment, recovery and collaboration with internal teams, service providers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to vulnerability management and security improvement initiatives by identifying risks, supporting remediation activities and strengthening security controls.
• Maintain and enhance cyber security tools, monitoring capabilities and operational processes to improve Council's overall cyber defence and resilience.

About you

You will be a proactive cyber security professional with experience in security operations, threat detection and incident response, and a strong understanding of contemporary cyber security practices.

Additionally, you will enjoy working collaboratively, analysing complex issues and helping strengthen Council's cyber resilience in a fast-paced technology environment.

The following is also required:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related field, with hands-on experience in cyber security operations or incident response.
• Experience using security technologies and investigating security events, with a strong understanding of cyber security threats, risks and industry best practice frameworks.
• Relevant cyber security certifications and experience working with Microsoft security technologies in a regulated or complex operating environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical information and support effective risk mitigation and incident response activities.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain cyber security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Pre-employment health declaration
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

Position Description - Cyber Defence Analyst - 2026.pdf

What's on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment - Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council's extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements

Working at Glen Eira City Council

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on ************@gleneira.vic.gov.au

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.