IT Security Analyst

We are currently looking for an experienced  IT Security Analyst, accountable for maintenance, operations, administration, configuration and implementation of various IT Security controls.

Please note: This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract with a possibility of an extension.

About the opportunity:

The IT Security analyst will be responsible and contributing to the incident response, penetration testing, disaster recovery, security awareness/ end user education, audits, development of policies, procedures, user guides, communications.

An ideal candidate will have an experience working with various IT Security solutions including but not limited to Web, Email, Network, Cloud, Endpoint, data protection; mobile device management, Identity and Access management, backups.

An analyst will work in line with IT Security frameworks like ACSC Essential Eight, ISO 27001, NIST as well as ITIL. Respective experience and knowledge will ideally be supported by relevant IT Security certifications, e.g. from ISC2, ISACA, GIAC, CompTIA, Microsoft, IT Security vendors.

Key accountabilities:

• Supporting the set-up, enhancement, alteration and testing of system configuration within the designated IT Security controls in response to day-to-day and project demands and issues
• Performing the tasks of maintenance, administration, management of IT Security controls in technology, processes and people areas
• Working with users and other specialists to define the requirements of IT Security controls and specify an optimum design for their implementation, configuration and roll-out
• Addressing IT Security issues, incidents and requests raised through the Enterprise Service Desk Support, Incident Management, and various IT Security technology controls
• Hunting threats an investigating alert from various IT Security controls
• Developing documentation and communications about IT Security solutions, changes, improvements, impacts
• Influencing architectural decisions and implementing and managing IT infrastructure
• Determining where tasks can be automated, and developing solutions where required

Typical experience and qualifications:  

• Tertiary qualifications in the relevant area of study
• Appropriate demonstrated experience
• Stakeholder management experience
• Negotiation, conflict management and interpersonal skills

In return:

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary packaging
• Parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements include a hybrid working model
• Wellbeing programs
• Professional development opportunities 

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working with Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here. 

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About us:

At CSPD we are committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5,000 passionate employees located across our primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

Apply today!