Senior Systems Analyst – Cyber Security Uplift

Hatchit Studios; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatchit Studios is seeking experienced Senior Systems Analysts to support a federal government client's Cyber Uplift Program and broader cyber security transformation initiatives. You will analyse, design and document ICT solutions that strengthen cyber security capabilities, reduce organisational risk and improve compliance across complex enterprise environments.

Working closely with cyber security specialists, solution architects, engineers and business stakeholders, you will translate

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Systems Analyst in large-scale cyber security uplift.
• Strong requirements gathering, design and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight frameworks.
• Experience with IAM, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Ability to engage stakeholders including executives and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document business, functional and technical requirements for cyber uplift.
• Develop system specifications, designs and technical documentation.
• Support vulnerability management, IAM, security monitoring and compliance.
• Assess ICT systems for security gaps and improvements.
• Develop process models, data flows and architecture artefacts.
• Collaborate with security architects, infra teams and engineers.
• Support accreditation, SSPs and SRAs.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, testing and QA.
• Ensure alignment with government cyber security frameworks.

Skills

Systems analysis

Requirements gathering

Solution design

Process modelling

IAM

Vulnerability mgmt

Security monitoring

Security frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Technical documentation

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Rapid7

Tenable

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Senior Systems Analyst – Cyber Security Uplift

Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane (Hybrid – Initial 6 weeks onsite, then minimum 3 days onsite per week, subject to approval)

Contract Duration: Up to 12 months, with potential extensions of up to 24 months

Security Requirement: Must hold and maintain a current NV1 Security Clearance

About the Opportunity

Hatchit Studios is seeking experienced Senior Systems Analysts to support a major federal government client's Cyber Uplift Program and broader cyber security transformation initiatives.

The successful candidates will play a key role in analysing, designing and documenting ICT solutions that strengthen cyber security capabilities, reduce organisational risk and improve compliance across complex enterprise environments.

Working closely with cyber security specialists, solution architects, engineers and business stakeholders, you will translate security and operational requirements into practical technical solutions supporting vulnerability management, identity and access management, security operations and cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and document business, functional and technical requirements supporting cyber security uplift initiatives.
• Develop system specifications, solution designs and technical documentation to support security remediation and risk reduction.
• Support cyber security initiatives across vulnerability management, identity and access management (IAM), security monitoring and compliance.
• Assess existing ICT systems to identify security gaps, vulnerabilities and improvement opportunities.
• Develop process models, integration diagrams, data flows and system architecture artefacts.
• Collaborate with security architects, infrastructure teams, engineers and stakeholders to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Support security accreditation, assurance and compliance activities, including System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Risk Assessments (SRAs).
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments, solution evaluations, testing and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure solutions align with relevant government cyber security frameworks, policies and standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Systems Analyst supporting large-scale cyber security uplift, security remediation or ICT transformation initiatives.
• Strong business and systems analysis capabilities, including requirements gathering, technical specifications, solution design and process modelling.
• Experience applying Australian Government cyber security frameworks, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight.
• Knowledge of cyber security risk management, vulnerability assessment, security controls and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), vulnerability management and security monitoring technologies.
• Familiarity with security platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7, Tenable or Microsoft Defender.
• Understanding of enterprise cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with enterprise application architecture, infrastructure, system integrations and data flow modelling.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking, problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical specialists, senior executives and business stakeholders.

Highly Desirable:

• Previous experience delivering cyber security or ICT transformation initiatives within Australian Government agencies, particularly Services Australia.
• Experience working in large, complex or highly regulated enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of NIST cyber security frameworks and security accreditation processes.
• Experience mentoring team members and contributing to technical capability uplift.

Why Apply?

• Contribute to a high-impact federal government cyber security uplift program.
• Competitive contractor rates.
• Long-term contract opportunity with potential extensions.
• Hybrid working arrangements following the initial onsite period, subject to client approval.
• Work alongside experienced cyber security professionals, architects and technical delivery teams.
• Support initiatives that strengthen the security and resilience of critical government ICT systems.