Cyber Security Analyst

Isaac Regional Council; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Isaac Regional Council is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join the IT security team in Queensland. The role focuses on modernising governance artefacts, implementing Essential Eight controls, and providing executive‑level cybersecurity reporting and advice.

You will coordinate Business Continuity exercises, investigate security incidents, and support assurance activities across information systems in compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience modernising cybersecurity and governance artefacts.
• Familiarity with Essential Eight maturity assessments, implementation or assurance.
• Ability to provide executive-level cybersecurity reporting and advice.
• Experience coordinating and executing Business Continuity exercises.
• Experience investigating and treating cybersecurity incidents.

Skills

Modernisation of cyber governance arte

Essential Eight maturity

Executive-level cybersecurity reports

Business Continuity coordination

Cybersecurity incident investigation

Job description

Job Title - Task Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Job Id 1244977

• Security Clearance: No Clearance required
• Length of Contract: 12 with 2 x 12 months extension possibility
• The role closes on 07/09/2026
• Location: Isaac Regional Council, QLD

Skills and experience sought:

• Modernisation of key cybersecurity and governance artefacts
• Essential Eight (E8) maturity assessments, implementation, or assurance activities
• Executive-level cybersecurity reporting and advice
• Coordination and execution of Business Continuity exercises
• Cybersecurity incident investigation and treatment

SFIA Skills Sought:

The selection, design, justification, implementation and operation of controls and management strategies to maintain the security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and relevant compliance of information systems with legislation, regulation and relevant standards.

SCTY Level 4: Explains the purpose of and provides advice and guidance on the application and operation of elementary physical, procedural and technical security controls. Performs security risk, vulnerability assessments, and business impact analysis for medium complexity information systems. Investigates suspected attacks and manages security incidents. Uses forensics where appropriate.

"We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS."