Senior IT Security Analyst

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Digital Solutions. A team you’ll want to be a part of.

When you join Digital Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that delivers impact by enhancing digital experiences for the graduates of tomorrow, researchers of today and all those working to make it a brighter future. 

But we know it’s not just what you do that matters, it’s who you do it with. Our people will tell you – our team sets us apart. We promise a supportive and friendly environment where you’ll collaborate to make an impact.

Make it matter. Join Digital Solutions at Griffith.

Job Description

Griffith University is recruiting for a Senior IT Security Analyst to join an established IT Security team within Digital Solutions. This will be a varied role which will have accountability for day-to-day cyber threat defence and response activities for security events and incidents. You will help drive continuous improvement to ensure the organisation's cyber resilience and maturity.

Reporting within the Cyber Security domain, the Senior IT Security Analyst will have proven information security experience, ideally in operational security roles.

• Enhance cyber security resilience through the provision of expertise and support to incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery activities;
• Monitor the implementation and compliance of security procedures and review information systems for actual or potential breaches in security;
• Ensure that the cyber security capability and posture continues to evolve through on-going monitoring of cyber security threats and vulnerabilities;
• Understand and contribute to the continuous improvement of the cyber security strategy, framework, policies and technology roadmaps;
• Ability to assist in raising awareness across the business of Security and ways it can be improved or monitored;
• Have highly developed skills in a wide range of Cyber Security solutions (i.e SIEM, SOAR, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, Vulnerability management, EDR/XDR, WAF etc);
• Knowledge and experience using ISO 27000, NIST or other applicable security frameworks.

About you

You will enjoy working with a variety of business partners and understand how to determine needs and resolve differences. You will have contributed to the development, successful design, and delivery of innovative business systems to achieve business objectives. You will be skilled in negotiating solutions where there are varied stakeholder interests.

• 3+ years’ experience where you have gained a rounded understanding of enterprise security tools, preferably with 2-3 of those years in a cyber security role;
• You will possess a passion to learn about new technologies Cyber Security Threats and Trends;
• You will view yourself as having an area of specialism within cyber security;
• Have good communication skills with strong stakeholder management and engagement skills;
• Possess a good collaborative approach to problem solving;
• It is highly desirable that you hold one of the following industry certifications SANS GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) CISSP, CISM or CRISC certifications

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment, sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal history check. 

What we can offer
This is a continuing full-time opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other locations. 

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

HEW 8 Salary - Base range - $110,939.54 - $124,803.81 + 17% super. Full time package range - $129,799.26 - $146,020.47.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description. 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Bruno Ferguson, Lead Cyber Security Analyst, Bruno.Ferguson@griffith.edu.au.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner at l.whitworth@griffith.edu.au

Closing date - Open until filled. All applications must be submitted online.