Cybersecurity Analyst

SSM Technologies; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Technologies is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to join a senior, hands-on ICT security function in Melbourne. The role covers security operations, GRC, vulnerability management and Essential Eight maturity assessments.

You will guide a junior security team member and provide governance, risk and compliance support to stakeholders across the organisation. Responsibilities include monitoring and responding to incidents, optimising security tooling (SIEM/XDR/EDR/DLP), conducting

Qualifications

• Several years hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering or security assurance.
• Experience with security tools: SIEM/XDR/EDR, DLP, SSE, CASB and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of Essential Eight maturity assessments and remediation planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate and respond to security incidents, events and vulnerabilities.
• Manage security tools and platforms to optimise security posture.
• Conduct risk assessments and remediation planning for compliance.
• Perform Essential Eight maturity assessments and support improvement initiatives.
• Develop and document security policies, procedures and corrective action plans.
• Advise stakeholders on cybersecurity risks and controls, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR

DLP

XDR

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst for a senior, hands‑on role within a client's ICT security function. The successful candidate will support security operations, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), ensuring information assets are protected against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. You will be responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents, managing vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments and improving security maturity against the Essential Eight. You will also advise stakeholders on cybersecurity matters and guide a junior security team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate and respond to security incidents, events and vulnerabilities.
• Manage and optimise security tools, including SIEM, XDR, EDR, DLP, SSE, CASB and vulnerability management platforms.
• Conduct security risk assessments, technical compliance reviews and remediation planning.
• Perform Essential Eight maturity and gap assessments and support improvement initiatives.
• Develop security policies, procedures, reports and corrective action plans.
• Advise technical and non-technical stakeholders on cybersecurity risks and controls.
• Support incident investigations, vulnerability remediation and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior security team members.

Essential Criteria

• Australian citizenship.
• Several years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering or security assurance, preferably within an MSP, MSSP or enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of information security principles, firewalls, proxies and network topology.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM/XDR, EDR, DLP, SSE, CASB and vulnerability management tools.
• Practical experience with Essential Eight maturity assessments and remediation planning.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments, compliance monitoring and corrective action planning.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem‑solving skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in cybersecurity, IT or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• Existing Australian Government security clearance; sponsorship may be available for the successful candidate.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, CISM or GIAC.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID and Purview.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Additional information

• Location -Melbourne
• Permanent Position
• Clearance - Australian Citizen