Security Analyst

E2 Cyber; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Certification support

Collaborative team

Exposure to government security

Meaningful projects

Job summary

E2 Cyber is seeking a Security Analyst to join a high-profile federal government program in Canberra. You will monitor risks across infrastructure, networks, servers, and endpoints, helping to strengthen controls and support incident response.

You will work with engineering and operations teams to implement security measures, ensure compliance with Australian government standards, and advance the organisation's security posture in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active AGSVA NV1 or NV2 security clearance
• Experience with infrastructure security across server, network and endpoint environments
• Strong knowledge of security controls, vulnerability management and risk assessment
• Experience supporting security monitoring and incident response activities

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage security risks across server, network, endpoint and infrastructure environments
• Support incident response activities and threat management
• Implement and improve security controls in collaboration with IT teams
• Engage with stakeholders to promote secure, resilient service delivery

Skills

Infrastructure security

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Risk assessment

Security controls

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Security Analyst | NV1/NV2 Cleared | Canberra

Our client is seeking a Security Analyst to join a high-profile Federal Government program in Canberra. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional with experience across infrastructure, networks, servers, and endpoint environments who is looking to contribute to the protection of critical government systems.

Working within a collaborative technical team, you will help identify and manage security risks, strengthen security controls, support incident response activities, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the organisation's security posture.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will:

• Monitor and assess security risks across server, network, endpoint, and infrastructure environments
• Identify vulnerabilities, security weaknesses, and control gaps, providing practical remediation recommendations
• Support security monitoring, incident response, and threat management activities
• Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of security controls
• Work closely with infrastructure, engineering, and operational teams to promote security best practices
• Contribute to compliance activities aligned with Australian Government security requirements
• Engage with technical and business stakeholders to support secure and resilient service delivery

What's on Offer?

• Long-term opportunity supporting a critical Federal Government environment
• Exposure to complex enterprise infrastructure and security operations
• Professional development and career growth within a highly regarded technology services organisation
• Collaborative team culture with access to training, mentoring, and certification support
• Work on meaningful projects that contribute to the security of essential government services
• Flexible work arrangements where operational requirements permit

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active AGSVA NV1 or NV2 Security Clearance
• Experience in infrastructure security across server, network, and endpoint environments
• Strong understanding of security controls, vulnerability management, and risk assessment practices
• Experience supporting security monitoring and incident response activities
• The ability to identify security gaps and recommend effective remediation strategies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) is highly desirable
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a secure government environment

We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.