Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Flexible work options

Job summary

A national financial institution in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to enhance its cyber security posture. You will monitor and respond to cyber threats, conduct incident response activities, and collaborate with teams to implement security strategies. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in cyber security operations and relevant certifications. This role offers a hybrid work environment and contributes to protecting critical banking infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a cyber security operations role is essential.
• Experience in Cyber Security Hunt and Incident Response is highly regarded.
• Ability to coordinate small teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to SIEM alerts for potential cyber security incidents.
• Perform cyber threat hunting in a SOC environment.
• Conduct incident response activities to minimize impact.

Skills

Operational knowledge of data loss prevention technologies

Expertise with endpoint detection technologies

Understanding of threat hunting methodologies

Knowledge of securing operating systems

Technical expertise in operating a SIEM

Knowledge of IT Security principles

Experience in a SOC environment

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to lead incident response activities

Understanding of cloud security technologies

Familiarity with Python or PowerShell

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Certifications such as GCFA, GCIH

CISSP or CISM certifications

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Sentinel SIEM

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• Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution
• Hybrid work environment
• Join a team focused on remaining at the forefront of technology

We are seeking an experienced cyber security analyst to work within the Cyber Security Operations team who will identify, analyse and respond to cyber threats and other security risks to the Bank, with the goal of enhancing cyber security posture.

In this role you'll monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents and events in a hybrid environment, develop and maintain cyber security documentation such as incident response playbooks, and administer the Bank's IT security infrastructure to ensure risks are mitigated appropriately. You will work within with the IT Security function as a member of the Cyber Security Operations team.



About the role

• Monitor and respond to SIEM alerts for indications of potential cyber security events and incidents
• Perform cyber threat hunting in a modern Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment
• Perform in-depth analysis of cyber security events and incidents to determine the root cause, impact, and appropriate remediation actions
• Ensure appropriate controls are applied and current to protect identified sensitive or critical business assets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance strategies, tools, and procedures to aid in threat detection and response capabilities
• Conduct incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery, to minimise the impact of cyber security incidents
• Identify and analyse the latest cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to continually improve the Bank's cyber security posture
• Ensure that all operational aspects of information security align with the Bank's IT Security policies, standards, and business requirements
• Apply and maintain effective security controls as required by security policy and risk assessments to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business information systems
• Perform detection engineering and related SOC engineering activities such as automation
• Provide guidance and mentorship to members of the Cyber Security Operations team to foster skill development and knowledge sharing
  

About You


We are looking for a candidate that is passionate about cyber security and technology and enjoys sharing that passion with others. Demonstrated experience in a cyber security operations role is essential. Experience in other cyber security teams such as Cyber Security Hunt and Incident Response, and Cyber Security Engineering will be highly regarded. To be successful in this critical role you will possess the following skills:

• Operational knowledge of data loss prevention and forensics technologies
• Demonstrated expertise with endpoint detection and response technologies (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is highly desirable)
• Understanding of threat hunting methodologies and demonstrated experience
• Extensive knowledge of securing operating systems including various Linux distributions and Windows versions
• Considerable technical expertise operating a SIEM (Sentinel preferred) and performing log analysis of various formats
• Expert knowledge of IT Security principles/practices across infrastructure & applications
• Worked at a senior level within a SOC environment
• Outstanding written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to present technical evidence clearly and in a manner for nontechnical readership
• Considerable experience in responding to and investigating cyber security incidents and events
• Ability to lead small teams and coordinate incident response activities at scale
• Understanding of cloud security technologies and practices (Azure knowledge is highly desirable)
• Familiarity with a scripting language such as Python or PowerShell
  

It is desirable that the ideal candidate have the following qualifications (or similar) and aligned experiences:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience
• Certifications such as GCFA, GCIH, Security Blue Team Level 2
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM).
  

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.


Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go.

Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry, and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts.

We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

A security clearance will be necessary for this role, as a result we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

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