Security Analyst

Achmea Farm Insurance; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working arragement

Five weeks annual leave plus volunteer

Life insurance and salary continuance

Study support and ongoing professional

Job summary

Achmea Farm Insurance in Sydney is seeking a curious and proactive Security Analyst to join its IT Security and Governance team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting to the Information Security Officer, you’ll support day-to-day security operations across incident response, vulnerability management, data protection, identity and access security, and security monitoring while collaborating with IT and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in cybersecurity, IT operations or related technical role.
• Working knowledge across security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, identity security, endpoint protection and cloud security.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with integrity and discretion.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts, incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Support remediation activities and security improvements across the business.
• Assist with data protection, insider risk and security investigations, including documenting findings and handling evidence appropriately.
• Support identity, endpoint and cloud security controls.
• Manage security requests and activities through Jira Service Management.
• Assist with audits, control testing, and technology and supplier security assessments, including AI-enabled and emerging technologies.
• Prepare security reports, metrics and documentation.
• Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IT operations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Cybersecurity qualification

Tools

Jira Service Management

PowerShell

KQL

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Entra ID

Intune

Purview

Defender for Cloud

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a curious and proactive Security Analyst to join our IT Security and Governance team in Sydney on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting to the Information Security Officer, you’ll support the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of Achmea Farm Insurance’s security controls across incident response, vulnerability management, data protection, identity and access security, and security monitoring. You’ll work closely with IT teams, business stakeholders and external partners to investigate security events, coordinate remediation activities and help strengthen our overall security posture, while escalating material or sensitive matters as appropriate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging cybersecurity professional who wants to build experience across operational security, Microsoft security technologies, investigations and risk management while contributing to a purpose-led organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts, incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Support remediation activities and security improvements across the business.
• Assist with data protection, insider risk and security investigations, including documenting findings and handling evidence appropriately.
• Support identity, endpoint and cloud security controls.
• Manage security requests and activities through Jira Service Management.
• Assist with audits, control testing, and technology and supplier security assessments, including AI-enabled and emerging technologies.
• Prepare security reports, metrics and documentation.
• Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives.

About you

Must-have

• 1-3 years' experience in cybersecurity, IT operations or a related technical role.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent practical experience in cybersecurity or IT.
• Working knowledge across security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, identity security, endpoint protection and cloud security.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with a high level of integrity and discretion.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with, or demonstrated capability to learn, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Intune, Purview and Defender for Cloud.
• Experience using Jira Service Management.
• Knowledge of PowerShell, KQL or other scripting tools.
• Exposure to audits, control testing or supplier security reviews.
• Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, the ACSC Essential Eight, APRA CPS 234 or APRA CPS 230.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, or equivalent are advantageous.

Why join Achmea Farm Insurance?

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Five weeks annual leave plus volunteer leave
• Life insurance and salary continuance cover
• Study support and ongoing professional development
• Build practical experience across Microsoft security technologies, investigations and security risk management
• Work with senior leaders and teams across the business to improve our security posture
• Join a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where your ideas can make a genuine impact
• Part of international financial services provider Achmea, which supports the lives of 13 million clients worldwide

Achmea Farm Insurance is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We strive to build a team that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, cultures, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Privacy

Protecting your privacy and your personal information is important to us, as it is fundamental to the way we conduct business. Achmea Australia (ABN 86 158 237 702, AFSL 433 984) is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles set out in that Act. A copy of Achmea Australia’s Privacy Policy may be found at www.achmea.com.au/privacy/. If you have any questions about how Achmea collects, stores, uses and discloses your personal information, please contact us using the contact details at the end of the Privacy Statement.

Please note: We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.