Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Premier's Department NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Career Development

Work-Life Balance

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

The Premier's Department NSW is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to support cyber security operations across the department and The Cabinet Office. The role focuses on security administration, monitoring, incident response and risk management to protect systems and data.

Based in Martin Place, Sydney, the role offers Clerk Grade 9/10 remuneration and opportunities to lead threat hunting, vulnerability management, policy development and compliance initiatives within the Corporate Services

Qualifications

• Supports cyber security operations across the Premier’s Department and The Cabinet Office through security administration, monitoring and incident response.
• Investigates and responds to cyber threats; coordinates threat hunting and vulnerability management; provides expert security advice to reduce risk.

Responsibilities

• Incident Response: Investigates and responds to cyber security events and incidents to protect departmental and portfolio agency information systems.
• Threat & Vulnerability Management: Coordinates threat hunting and vulnerability management activities to identify, assess and reduce cyber security risks.
• Cyber Security Governance: Develops, implements and monitors compliance with cyber security policies and operational procedures that support business objectives.
• Security Advisory Services: Provides expert technical security advice and practical guidance to staff and stakeholders to minimise and mitigate security risks.
• Security Administration & Compliance: Leads security administration activities, including access reviews, privileged account management, audit tracking and remediation oversight to maintain compliance with cyber security requirements and best practices.
• Cyber Security Operations & Reporting: Coordinates cyber security operations across portfolio agencies and contributes to reporting that informs executives and supports ongoing policy compliance.

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Vulnerability Management

Security Operations

Risk Management

Policy Development

Security Compliance

Advisory Services

Access Reviews

Audit Tracking

Job description

• Protect critical systems at the heart of Government


• Use your expertise in cyber operations, incident response, and risk management to address active threats


• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunity, based in Martin Place, Sydney.

About the role

The Senior Cyber Security Analyst supports cyber security operations across the Premier’s Department and The Cabinet Office through security administration, monitoring and incident response. The role investigates and responds to cyber threats, coordinates threat hunting and vulnerability management, and provides expert advice to reduce risk. It also develops cyber security policies and procedures, monitors compliance, leads access reviews, advises staff and stakeholders on technical security and risk mitigation and tracks remediation to protect systems and uphold cyber security requirements and best practice.

You will join the Corporate Services Group, in the Digital and Information Branch. To learn more about the Premier’s Department you can click here.

To learn more about the role you can view the role description here.

• Incident Response: Investigates and responds to cyber security events and incidents to protect departmental and portfolio agency information systems.


• Threat & Vulnerability Management: Coordinates threat hunting and vulnerability management activities to identify, assess and reduce cyber security risks.


• Cyber Security Governance: Develops, implements and monitors compliance with cyber security policies and operational procedures that support business objectives.


• Security Advisory Services: Provides expert technical security advice and practical guidance to staff and stakeholders to minimise and mitigate security risks.


• Security Administration & Compliance: Leads security administration activities, including access reviews, privileged account management, audit tracking and remediation oversight to maintain compliance with cyber security requirements and best practices.


• Cyber Security Operations & Reporting: Coordinates cyber security operations across portfolio agencies and contributes to reporting that informs executives and supports ongoing policy compliance.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Cyber with Purpose: Work at the heart of government helping protect the systems, information and services that support the NSW Government and the community.


• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements


• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities


• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week


• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives


• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Scott Richardson, Associate Director Cyber Security Operations, [e-mail]

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [e-mail], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.