IT Security Analyst – Hybrid, Equity Eligible

Y-Axis; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Equity program

Volunteer time off

CBD offices near transport options

Job summary

Diraq is building scalable quantum computers and seeks an IT Security Analyst to protect our R&D environments, supply chains and intellectual property across Australia and beyond. You will implement, operate and improve security controls in a highly technical setting alongside engineers and researchers.

This hands-on role emphasizes logging, incident response, system hardening and practical security engineering rather than governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT security, security operations, infrastructure security, systems administration or cyber security.
• Exposure to security monitoring, SIEM, logging or alerting platforms.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, patching and system hardening.
• Understanding of identity and access management principles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, cloud, networks or endpoints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and responding to security events and alerts.
• Improving visibility through logging, monitoring and SIEM platforms.
• Securing Linux and Windows environments.
• Supporting vulnerability management, patching and remediation programs.
• Implementing and improving identity and access management controls.
• Working with network and infrastructure teams to strengthen security across the environment.
• Supporting incident response investigations and follow-up actions.
• Providing technical evidence and support for audits and assurance activities.
• Helping embed practical security controls into engineering and operational workflows.

Skills

Security operations

SIEM monitoring

Vulnerability management

Identity and access management

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Linux

Windows

Cloud security

Job description

Diraq is building scalable quantum computers and seeks an IT Security Analyst to protect our R&D environments, supply chains and intellectual property across Australia and beyond. You will implement, operate and improve security controls in a highly technical setting alongside engineers and researchers.

This hands-on role emphasizes logging, incident response, system hardening and practical security engineering rather than governance.