IT Analyst

Evolvex Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EvolveX Group in Melbourne is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to protect clients' systems, data and applications. You’ll work with developers, cloud and IT support specialists to assess risks, implement controls and respond to threats.

You’ll perform security assessments, run vulnerability scans, recommend controls, monitor threats, review software security, and advise on data privacy and secure configuration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in cyber security or related technical role.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security and data protection.
• Experience with security testing and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Programming or scripting skills such as Python.
• Clear written communication and ability to explain security risks in plain language.
• Postgraduate qualification or research in cyber security or data privacy is highly regarded.
• CCNA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out security assessments and risk reviews for client systems, networks and cloud environments.
• Run vulnerability scans and application security testing, and report findings.
• Recommend and implement security controls including firewalls, endpoint protection and access management.
• Monitor for security threats and help respond to incidents.
• Review security of software and SaaS platforms, including data storage and protection.
• Advise clients on data privacy, secure configuration and Essential Eight.
• Write and update security policies, procedures and reports.
• Conduct security awareness training for client staff.
• Keep up to date with threats, tools and security practices.

Skills

Python

Network security

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Postgraduate qualification or research in cyber security or data privacy

CCNA certification

Tools

Security testing tools

Vulnerability assessment tools

Job description

We're looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team and help protect our clients' systems, data and applications. Reporting to our Project Manager, you'll work with our developers, cloud and IT support specialists to assess security risks, put the right controls in place and respond to threats.

Key responsibilities

Carrying out security assessments and risk reviews for client systems, networks and cloud environments

Running vulnerability scans and application security testing, and reporting on findings

Recommending and putting in place security controls, including firewalls, endpoint protection and access management

Monitoring for security threats and helping respond to and resolve incidents

Reviewing the security of the software and SaaS platforms we build, including how data is stored and protected

Advising clients on data privacy, secure configuration and the Essential Eight

Writing and updating security policies, procedures and reports

Running security awareness training for client staff

Keeping up to date with new threats, tools and security practices

About you

Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field

At least one year's experience in cyber security, network security or a related technical role

Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security and data protection

Experience with security testing and vulnerability assessment tools

Programming or scripting skills, such as Python

Clear written communication, with the ability to explain security risks in plain language

A postgraduate qualification or research experience in cyber security or data privacy is highly regarded

Industry certifications such as CCNA are a plus

About us

EvolveX Group is a software development and IT services company. We design, build, test and support business critical software and technology for organisations across Australia. Our services include custom software, SaaS and CRM development, app development, cloud solutions, managed IT support, cybersecurity and IT consulting.

Full time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hybrid working, with 2 to 3 days a week from home

Variety across software, cloud and security projects for clients of all sizes