Cyber Security Analyst

Careers at Council; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Parental leave 14wks

Personal leave 2wks

Annual leave 4wks

My Leave

Long Service Leave

Training & development

Fitness Passport

Healthy Employee Program

Job summary

Maitland City Council is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to protect Council's systems and data from threats. You will monitor alerts across platforms, support incident response, & assess vulnerabilities while helping implement improved security controls.

You will contribute to audits, documentation and incident response planning, promoting a cyber security culture through staff education and phishing simulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts across multiple platforms.
• Support incident response and recovery.
• Undertake vulnerability and risk assessments.
• Assist with implementation and improvement of security controls.
• Contribute to security audits and technical documentation.
• Participate in incident response planning.
• Promote cyber security awareness through staff education and phishing simulations.

Skills

Cyber security operations

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Threat intelligence

Identity and access security

Security controls assessment

ASD Essential Eight

PCI DSS

NIST

SIEM or SOAR

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in IT/Cyber Security

Tools

SIEM/SOAR platforms

Job description

As our Cyber Security Analyst, you will play an important role in protecting Council's systems, information and data from internal and external threats.

Working across multiple platforms and with stakeholders throughout the organisation, you will monitor security alerts, support incident response, undertake vulnerability and risk assessments, and assist with the implementation and improvement of Council's cyber security controls.

You will also contribute to security audits, technical documentation and incident response planning, while helping to build a cyber security conscious culture through staff education, phishing simulations and targeted communications.

The Opportunity:

As our Cyber Security Analyst, you will play an important role in protecting Council's systems, information and data from internal and external threats.

Working across multiple platforms and with stakeholders throughout the organisation, you will monitor security alerts, support incident response, undertake vulnerability and risk assessments, and assist with the implementation and improvement of Council's cyber security controls.

You will also contribute to security audits, technical documentation and incident response planning, while helping to build a cyber security conscious culture through staff education, phishing simulations and targeted communications.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security or a related discipline, or have an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.

You will also bring:

• Contemporary ICT experience, including exposure to cyber security operations or incident response.
• Experience with security monitoring, incident detection, vulnerability management and threat intelligence
• An understanding of identity, access and privileged account security.
• An understanding of security assurance and the ability to assess whether security controls are operating effectively.
• Knowledge of cyber security principles, emerging threats and frameworks such as the ASD Essential Eight, PCI DSS and NIST
• Familiarity with SIEM or SOAR platforms and security monitoring tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a willingness to follow an issue through to resolution.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risks and business impacts to a range of stakeholders
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Benefits:

This is a full-time, permanent role working a 35-hour week, with a base salary range of $94,812 to $105,241 per year + 12% super.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• 2 weeks' personal leave & 4 weeks of annual leave
• One extra week of "My Leave" a year (to use how you like!)
• Long Service Leave after five years
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Healthy Employee Program

Applications close: Sunday 11 October 2026

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation (***********@maitland.nsw.gov.au)