Lead Security/Cyber Threat Analyst - ACT, SA (TSPV)

Kinexus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus has partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate to source Security/Cyber Threat Analysts to strengthen the organisation's security posture through threat-driven analysis and vulnerability assessment. The role involves incident monitoring, developing response procedures and working with security leadership to ensure robust controls against evolving threats.

This is a 12-month contract with two 12-month extensions, based in Canberra or Adelaide, and requires TSPV clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform threat-driven analyses of systems.
• Experience with threat intelligence and incident monitoring.
• Ability to develop incident response plans and playbooks.
• Ability to assess vulnerabilities and propose remediation.
• Ability to review security controls for weaknesses.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of system security based on a threat-driven approach.
• Analyse threat intelligence for system-specific threats.
• Monitor security events and information for security incidents.
• Develop and use incident response plans and playbooks.
• Analyse security vulnerabilities and propose solutions.
• Review current system security controls for vulnerabilities.
• Develop procedures to monitor and analyse security information and events.
• Support, plan and conduct test and evaluation activities for deliverable systems and products.
• Support the Technical Leadership team as required.

Skills

Threat-driven analysis

Threat intelligence analysis

Vulnerability assessment

Incident monitoring

Incident response planning

Security controls review

Test and evaluation support

Collaboration with security leadership

Job description

Kinexus has partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate to assist in sourcing Security/Cyber Threat Analysts, who will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, and strengthening the organisation's security posture through threat‑driven analysis, vulnerability assessment, incident monitoring, and the development of response procedures. Working closely with technical teams and security leadership, the role ensures that systems are protected against evolving threats and that effective security controls and response processes are in place.

ASD is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests. Suitable candidates will be required to complete ASD's Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA).

On offer is an initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extensions. This role is available in either Canberra (ACT) or Adelaide (SA), and does not offer the opportunity for candidates to upgrade their clearance - a TSPV clearance is essential for this role.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Perform analysis of system security based on a threat-driven approach.
• Analyse threat intelligence for system specific threats.
• Monitor security events and information for security incidents.
• Develop and use incident response plans and playbooks.
• Analyse security vulnerabilities and propose solutions.
• Review current system security controls for vulnerabilities.
• Develop procedures to monitor and analyse security information and events.
• Support, plan and conduct test and evaluation activities for deliverable systems and products.
• Support the Technical Leadership team as required.

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying contractors to Federal Government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager, who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
• We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
• Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
• Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.
• Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the Defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.