IT Security Officer (multiple)

Softtest Pays; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in New South Wales is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to safeguard its systems. This role focuses on vulnerability management and incident response, requiring hands-on technical experience. Ideal candidates will have a background in security tools and possess strong analytical skills. This position requires a current NV1 security clearance and full-time availability.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the ISM, PSPF or the ACSC Essential 8 program.
• Current NV1 security clearance.
• Available to work full-time with a commencement date before 5/12/2022.
• Previous work experience with security incident analysis.
• Demonstrable experience with security toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Work across systems including vulnerability management platform Tenable SC.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Analyse data sets for unusual behaviour.
• Perform administration tasks in a Windows environment.
• Utilise technologies such as SIEMs and proxies.
• Communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Drive and deliver process improvements.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Logging

Scanners

Process Improvement

Firewalls

Analysis

Investigation

Automation

Networking

Troubleshooting

Information Technology Security

Windows Administration

Leadership

Management

Education

Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications

Tools

Logging/SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanners

Privileged access management solutions

Proxy servers

Firewalls

Job description

Please respond to the job if you are an Australian Citizen and residing in Australia.

Overview

We are looking for a Cyber Security analyst to safeguard the department's systems and critical information. The role will focus on everything from vulnerability management, investigation and incident response to security automation and system management.

Working under the guidance of the department's Information Technology Security Advisor (ITSA), you will liaise with the operations, infrastructure, third party providers and cloud teams.

Candidates should be energetic and highly motivated with a desire to learn in a dynamic enterprise environment. This is a highly technical role and as such, requires relevant technical experience. The position will suit candidates who have a number of years of hands on technical cyber security experience, able to demonstrate leadership, strategic thinking and communicating with influence to a broad stakeholder group.

Responsibilities

• Work across systems including vulnerability management platform Tenable SC.
• Methodically troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Analyse data sets to identify unusual or anomalous behaviour.
• Perform administration tasks in a Windows environment and work in areas which may include security group policy, access management, patching, and configuration monitoring.
• Utilise technologies such as SIEMs, proxies, and application whitelisting solutions.
• Understand basic networking principles.
• Communicate technical subject information and security advisory information to different audiences.
• Work independently or as part of a team on tasks and drive and deliver process improvement.

Selection Criteria / Qualifications

1. Working knowledge of the ISM, PSPF or the ACSC Essential 8 program.
2. Current NV1 security clearance.
3. Available to work full time with a commencement date before the 5/12/2022.
4. Previous work experience including referee reports demonstrating security incident analysis. Preference given to candidates with a strong background in MS Windows.
5. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience/proficiency working with two or more of the following security toolsets: Logging/SIEM tools, Vulnerability scanners, Privileged access management solutions, Proxy servers, Firewalls.
6. Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications.

Required Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Logging
• Scanners
• Process Improvement
• BASIC
• Firewalls
• Analysis
• Investigation
• Servers
• Automation
• Networking
• Infrastructure
• Troubleshooting
• Information Technology Security
• Windows Administration
• Leadership
• Management