Senior Cyber Security Systems Analyst

10 Point Consulting; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Services Australia is seeking Senior Systems Analysts to translate cyber security, compliance and operational requirements into fit-for-purpose ICT solutions. You will work with stakeholders, architects, engineers and security specialists to support the Cyber Uplift Program and broader security objectives.

The role requires experience in vulnerability management, identity and access management, security operations and cloud security within large, complex environments, with NV1 clearance and a

Qualifications

• Cyber security knowledge and experience.
• Familiarity with PSPF, ISM and NIST frameworks.
• Experience translating cyber security requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with vulnerability management, risk remediation and IAM.
• Ability to work with security operations and cloud security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document cyber security uplift initiatives and requirements.
• Develop system designs to support remediation and risk reduction.
• Deliver security-enabled ICT solutions across risk, IAM, monitoring and compliance.
• Assess ICT systems for gaps, inefficiencies and improvements.
• Create and maintain solution documents and artefacts.

Skills

Cyber security knowledge

Identity and Access Management

Vulnerability management

Security operations

Cloud security

Security risk remediation

NIST

PSPF

ISM

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Rapid7

Tenable

Job description

Buyer

Services Australia

Buyer contact

No contact details reported. Please direct questions through the 'Question and Answers' portion of the RFQ process.

Estimated start date

Monday, 01 February 2027

Up to 12 months

Extension term

Other

Extension term details

Up to a maximum of 24 months

Number of extensions

Buyer has not provided these details

Maximum number of candidates per seller

2

Senior - EL1 equivalent

Location of work

QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA

Working arrangements

Hybrid

The Labour Hire Worker is expected to work onsite for the first 6 weeks before a hybrid flexible working arrangement may be considered. Any hybrid flexible working arrangement will require the Labour Hire Worker to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the designated office location and will also be on the provision that the Labour Hire Worker’s residing address is within reasonable travel time and distance of the RFQ location. The location is the capital city of selected state/s.

Maximum hours

80 hours per week

Security clearance

Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Job details

Systems Analysts translate business requirements into technical requirements that align with relevant architectures.

Senior Systems Analysts are responsible for analysing, designing and documenting ICT solutions that support the Agency's Cyber Uplift Program and broader cyber security objectives. They work closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineers, security specialists and delivery teams to translate cyber security, compliance and operational requirements into fit-for-purpose technical solutions.

The role requires experience supporting large-scale cyber security uplift, risk remediation, vulnerability management, identity and access management, security operations and technology transformation initiatives within complex ICT environments

Key duties and responsibilities

• Analyse and document business, functional and technical requirements supporting cyber security uplift initiatives.
• Develop system specifications and solution designs to support security remediation and risk reduction activities.
• Support delivery of cyber security initiatives across vulnerability management, identity and access management, security monitoring and compliance workstreams.
• Analyse existing ICT systems to identify security gaps, process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop process models, integration diagrams, data flows and system artefacts supporting cyber security outcomes.
• Collaborate with cyber security, infrastructure, engineering and operations teams to align business requirements with technical solutions.
• Support accreditation, assurance and compliance activities by documenting system functionality, controls and dependencies.
• Perform detailed analysis and evaluation of business processes and requirements
• Create solution designs and implement solutions to meet business needs
• Create and maintain solution documents
• Support daily operations and monitor performance of business solutions
• Adhere to delivery and support methodologies and contribute ideas for improvement
• Perform detailed technical application assessments considering feasibility, resource effort, risks and benefits
• Conduct testing activities such as test planning, execution coverage reviews and defect management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define tasks, resolve issues, solve problems and ensure effective and timely implementation of projects
• Undertake project quality management tasks such as peer and quality reviews of specifications, design and testing documents
• Review research, process models and documentation of other staff, providing guidance and feedback
• Resolve or escape issues as required and suggest alternative approaches and solutions
• Perform cost analysis activities as required
• Manage the life cycle of changes and improvements to systems
• Manage a team to increase performance and engagement through:
  • Coaching
  • Capability development
  • Performance management
  • Health and well-being support
• Set priorities, manage resources, and assist with the development of work plans
• Act with integrity by promoting workplace practices aligned with the APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct
• Exercise delegations in line with legislation and guidelines as required.

Knowledge / Qualifications

Cyber security knowledge and experience

Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)

Information Security Manual (ISM)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Demonstrated experience analysing and translating cyber security, compliance and operational requirements into technical solutions that support cyber uplift, risk reduction and regulatory obligations within large and complex ICT environments.

Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale cyber security uplift programs, including initiatives associated with vulnerability management, security risk remediation, identity and access management, security operations, cloud security, accreditation, compliance and cyber resilience outcomes.

Feasibility assessment FEAS - Level 4

Requirements definition and management REQM - Level 4

Technical skills to be Cont'd

Microsoft Sentinel or equivalent Security Information Event Management solutions.

Cloud platforms and services:

• Amazon Web Services
• Enterprise application and infrastructure architectures.
• System integration, interface analysis and data flow modelling.
• Business process modelling and requirements management tools.
• Security architecture concepts and security control implementation.

System accreditation and assurance artefacts:

• System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Security Risk Assessments (SRAs).

Technical skills

• Demonstrated experience applying business and systems analysis techniques to cyber security uplift initiatives, including vulnerability remediation, identity and access management, security monitoring, cloud security, compliance, accreditation and risk reduction activities.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies and processes.
• Vulnerability management platforms:
  • Rapid7
  • Tenable
• Security monitoring and logging platforms;

About the organisation

Services Australia is at the frontline of government service delivery, supporting millions of Australians, and is front and centre of a vision to be a world leader in government service delivery. It’s using cutting-edge technology to build world class platforms and capabilities to help Australians get on with their lives.

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

1.Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security uplift, cyber resilience, security remediation or compliance initiatives within large and complex ICT environments, preferably within Australian Government or other regulated environments

2.Demonstrated and proven experience performing the duties and responsibilities relevant to the role being applied for, including the required technical skills, technologies, frameworks and methodologies identified in the RFQ

3.Demonstrated experience applying cyber security frameworks, policies and standards, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight and other relevant security and risk management frameworks.

4.Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior executives, technical specialists, business representatives and external providers

5.Must hold and maintain a current Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.

1.Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security, infrastructure, ICT transformation or uplift activities within Services Australia or other Australian Government agencies.

2.Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing and managing cyber security risks, vulnerabilities, compliance obligations and remediation activities.

3.Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments involving cloud platforms, identity and access management, security operations, infrastructure, applications and data services.

4.Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes while managing competing priorities, dependencies and stakeholder expectations. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and cyber security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and contribute to capability uplift through mentoring, collaboration and knowledge transfer activities