Specialist, Incident Response

UNSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist Incident Response for a full-time continuing role within UNSW IT. This position plays a critical role in securing the University by analyzing incidents, collaborating with teams, and documenting procedures to enhance the overall security posture.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

17% Superannuation contributions

Additional 3 days holiday over Christmas

Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in threat analysis or incident response.
• Good understanding of security controls and practices.
• CISSP, GCIH, and GCFA certifications highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events to identify threats and risks.
• Triage and respond to security incidents and requests.
• Conduct forensic investigations to determine incident extent.

Skills

Threat Analysis

Incident Response

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

• Employment Type : Full Time continuing role as Cyber Security Specialist Incident Response within UNSW IT
• Starting salary $110073 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location : Kensington campus in NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW :

UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australias prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.

The potential candidate will conduct analysis and incident response activities across the University collaborating with internal teams external partners and other relevant stakeholders under a hybrid operating model. The candidate will have technical knowledge of security threats vulnerabilities and attacks and have hands on experience across multiple cyber security services and technologies to effectively identify analyse remediate and recover from incidents to minimise impacts to UNSW. Additionally the role is expected to document incident reports playbooks processes and plans using established templates and frameworks in line with industry best practices. The role reports to the Manager Cyber Security Incident Response and has no direct reports. Knowledge of Cyber Threat intelligence and its application would be a plus.

Specific accountabilities for this role include :

• Monitor and analyse security events across multiple controls including firewalls EDR WAF application system etc. to identify threats trends and potential risks to the organisation.
• Triage and respond to reported security incidents and requests to ensure they are appropriately prioritised and remediated.
• Conduct forensic investigation of systems and applications to identify how incidents occur tactics and techniques used by threat actors and determine the extent of damage.
• Support investigation activities and manage actions in partnership with IT legal HR vendors and other stakeholders as required.
• Actively perform threat hunting to identify threats and suspicious activity.
• Maintain a strong understanding of security processes procedures playbooks technical standards and policies to effectively respond to incidents.
• Document and present security reports on a regular basis identifying trends patterns and insights while providing recommendations to enhance security posture.
• Adhere to IT Service Management practices across UNSW IT Faculties Divisions and Affiliates.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with them and understand relevant business drivers.

Skills and Experience :

• A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education training and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in threat analysis incident response or consulting.
• Good understanding of the management configuration and support of security controls including network security endpoint security application security data protection and / or identity and access management across onpremises cloud and hybrid environments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
• Good time management skills with proven ability to respond to changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
• CISSP GCIH and GCFA certifications are highly desirable but not compulsory.

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible Working Options (work from home flexible hours etc)
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)

For further details on the benefits please visit to Apply : please apply through the portal we would like you to submit a full application including resume and addressing the who you are section.

Applications close : Sunday 25th of May 2025 at 11.30pm

Get in touch

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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