Cyber Security Analyst

Ethos BeathChapman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos BeathChapman is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support a major uplift program on a nationwide footprint, strengthening enterprise cyber resilience. This role is Sydney or Melbourne based, with an attractive AUD 185K package and citizenship restrictions in place.

In this position you will drive uplift activities, oversee SOC operations and incident response, lead vulnerability management, and contribute to policy development and risk assessments in a growing security function.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cyber security analysis or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Essential Eight, PSPF and ISM.
• Experience delivering uplift, GRC and remediation activities.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Industry certifications beneficial (Security+, GIAC, CISSP, CISM).

Responsibilities

• Drive security uplift activities and translate assessment findings into practical remediation
• Oversee SOC operations and incident response processes
• Lead vulnerability scanning, penetration testing coordination and patch management oversight
• Develop policies, standards, procedures and system security documentation
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain SRMPs
• Support audit and compliance activities aligned to Essential Eight, PSPF and ISM
• Provide technical guidance on secure configurations, hardening and access control
• Prepare clear reporting for governance forums
• Support security awareness and capability uplift across the organisation

Skills

Cyber security analysis

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Documentation

Communication

GRC

Security policies

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

Enterprise security tools

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst – Major Uplift Program

Sydney or Melbourne | $185K package Australian citizens only

Ethos BeathChapman is recruiting a Cyber Security Analyst for a prominent Australian organisation embarking on a significant security uplift program. This is a chance to join a growing security function and play a central role in strengthening enterprise cyber resilience.

Only Australian citizens can be considered due to security requirements.

What you’ll do

• Drive security uplift activities and translate assessment findings into practical remediation
• Oversee SOC operations and incident response processes
• Lead vulnerability scanning, penetration testing coordination and patch management oversight
• Develop policies, standards, procedures and system security documentation
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain SRMPs
• Support audit and compliance activities aligned to Essential Eight, PSPF and ISM
• Provide technical guidance on secure configurations, hardening and access control
• Prepare clear reporting for governance forums
• Support security awareness and capability uplift across the organisation

What you bring

• 5+ years in cyber security analysis or similar
• Strong knowledge of Essential Eight, PSPF and ISM
• Experience delivering uplift, GRC and remediation activities
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Industry certifications (Security+, GIAC, CISSP, CISM) beneficial
• Experience with enterprise security tools and MSPs preferred
• Australian citizenship required

Why you’ll want this role

• Major investment in security uplift
• High visibility and meaningful impact
• Supportive culture with strong values
• Career growth in a modernising environment