Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

• Lead investigations, mitigate threats, and drive cyber security excellence
• Be a part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team within Information Technology Services
• Full time, ongoing role which can be based at any University of Tasmania campus! 

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our Information Technology Services (ITS) team, within the Division of Student Services and Operations. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst role will support the delivery of a contemporary cyber security program that supports the strategic objectives of the institution. The role will assist in identifying and managing cyber risks, providing support and awareness, managing compliance, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and responding to events and incidents to ensure continuity of operations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead investigations and report on ICT security threats, incidents and conduct forensic analysis.
• Implement effective cyber security and Information Security framework including strategy, policy, practice and methodologies.
• Conduct cyber security reviews of third-party cloud services to manage the risk to the University’s brand and infrastructure.
• Work collaboratively with other ICT Services teams and stakeholders across the University to effectively manage ICT Security compliance and ICT Security investigations.
• Develop and maintain effective reporting and communication methods to University Governance groups, University members and ICT operational staff and provide advice on contemporary ICT security issues.

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in reviewing system logs and events and investigation of anomalies.
• Experience in implementing effective Cyber Security and Information Security framework including strategy, policy, practice and methodologies in a large and diverse organisational environment.
• Ability to assess developments in the Information Technology industry specifically as they relate to Information Security.
• Able to conduct sensitive investigations where breaches of policy, state or federal laws have occurred while adhering to privacy requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis of data from threat and vulnerability feeds.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $126,637 comprising base salary within the range of $98,473 to $108,237 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Peter Groenewoud, Associate Director Cyber Security, Peter.Groenewoud@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 6361.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 500915 - Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Position Description.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 27 April 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.