Cyber Security Analyst (Cloud & Iam)

Southern Ports; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and well-being benefits

Salary packaging options

Travel opportunities

Purchase leave options

Job summary

Southern Ports is seeking a Fixed Term Full Time Cyber Security Analyst (Cloud & IAM) based in Perth to govern and improve Cloud Security and IAM across the organisation. You will act as SME, influence technology decisions and drive security maturity to strengthen resilience and compliance.

The role reports to the Cyber Security Lead and requires strong stakeholder engagement, delivery of security controls, and ability to travel to Albany, Bunbury, Esperance and Perth.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology or Cyber Security.
• Industry-recognised security certifications (e.g., SC-300, AZ-500, CCSP) preferred.
• Extensive experience in cloud security, IAM and governance within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead SME for Cloud Security governance, standards and assurance activities.
• Lead IAM controls including authentication, authorisation and privileged access management.
• Lead the design and review of complex cloud security and identity solutions with risk-based trade-offs.
• Develop and deliver cyber security awareness initiatives for cloud technologies and user identities.
• Demonstrated experience delivering CSPM/SSPM, IGA and PAM capabilities across Microsoft cloud environments.
• Provide strategic cyber security advice to engage with senior stakeholders on cloud security and governance.

Skills

Cloud Security

IAM

Security governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Security architecture

Azure

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

SC-300 Certification

AZ-500 Certification

CCSP Certification

SC-100 Certification

ISACA Cloud+ Certification

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft 365

SC-300

AZ-500

ISACA Cloud+

Job description

Benefits of Joining Southern Ports

$148,897 per annum - Increasing to $156,342 on January 1st 2027 + 12% Superannuation + regional allowance if based regionally.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Annual Health and Well-being Benefits: Take advantage of programs and resources aimed at maintaining your physical and mental health.
• Salary Sacrificing Options: Maximise your take-home pay through tailored salary packaging arrangements such as Novated Car Leasing and Superannuation
• Opportunity to Travel: Experience different geographical regions in Western Australia, enhancing your professional and personal growth.
• Generous Purchase Leave Options: Gain additional leave options to suit your personal needs and preferences.

The Role

Southern Ports is recruiting a Fixed Term Full Time Cyber Security Analyst (Cloud & IAM) until 30th June 2028 to join their team based at our Perth office. Reporting to the Cyber Security Lead the Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for the governance, risk management, assurance and continuous improvement of Southern Ports' Cloud Security and Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities. The role serves as a recognised subject matter expert, providing expert security leadership, influencing technology decisions and ensuring security controls effectively manage organisational risk. The position is responsible for driving cyber security maturity to strengthen Southern Ports' cyber security posture, resilience and compliance obligations. All business activities of this role are in line with Southern Ports' mission, vision and corporate values.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as Southern Ports' lead subject matter expert for Cloud Security governance, standards and assurance activities.
• Lead the continuous improvement of identity and access management controls including authentication, authorisation, access governance and privileged access management controls.
• Lead the design and review of complex cloud security and identity solutions, evaluating major design options, business impacts, risks and trade-offs that align with security standards, risk appetite and compliance obligations.
• Develop and deliver cyber security awareness initiatives that promote the secure use of cloud technologies and effective management of user identities and access.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or a related discipline.
• Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Significant specialist experience in Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and cyber security governance within a complex organisational environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining cloud security and identity governance frameworks, standards, controls and assurance activities across Microsoft cloud environments, including Azure, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cloud security and IAM initiatives, including the implementation of security controls, risk assessments, business case development, project delivery, security uplift programs and contemporary security capabilities such as MFA, PAM, PIM and Zero Trust.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic cyber security advice, influence decision-making and engage effectively with senior stakeholders on cloud security, identity governance, risk, compliance and cyber resilience matters.
• Ability to travel to Southern Ports locations (Albany, Bunbury, Esperance, and Perth)
• Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• ISC2 CCSP
• ISACA Cloud+
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and optimising Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities within a complex enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering secure-by-design initiatives, including the application of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) practices within cloud and technology delivery programs.
• Experience developing, implementing and assessing cyber security controls within regulated, government or critical infrastructure environments, including the application of frameworks such as the Essential Eight, Australian Government ISM, SOCI Act and WA Government Cyber Security Policy.
• Demonstrated experience developing executive reports, governance papers, business cases and risk assessments, with the ability to communicate complex cyber security concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills, with experience working across business, technology, vendor and government stakeholder groups.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside either Perth, Bunbury, Albany or Esperance and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

• Be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card
• Pass a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing
• Provide a National Police Certificate that is within a 6-month period.

Southern Ports is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference or disability. We encourage applications from all culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians. Southern Ports is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and impartial workplace with equal opportunities for all employees.

Applications close: COB 20 November 2026

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period.

The Southern Ports Authority was established on the 1st of October 2014 following the merger of the Albany Port Authority, Bunbury Port Authority, and Esperance Port Authority.

The legislation enabling the merger of the ports, The Ports Legislation Amendment Act 2014, was given Royal Assent on 20 May 2014.

The merger of the previous three port authorities was initiated by a comprehensive review of Western Australia’s ports commissioned in 2010. The scope of the review was to look at all matters concerning port operations, port governance and port performance to ensure that Western Australia’s ports could continue to respond to the demands of the State’s rapidly growing economy.