Cyber security operations senior analyst

Job Description

Prime opportunity to join IT in the Cyber Security team. Ongoing, full-time position in a central Hawthorn location. Competitive Salary + staff benefits including hybrid work and discount study fees. About The Role The Cyber Security Operations Senior Analyst is a hands-on technical role, working as part of the Cyber Security team, led by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) within the IT Department. As part of a growing team, you will deliver pragmatic, business-focused security services and provide expert guidance on a range of security matters. In this role, you will work in partnership with our Security Operations Centre (SOC) provider to enhance operational efficiencies, configure / optimize the Security Information Event Management (SIEM), respond to incidents, and handle requests as required. As a key contributor to incident response efforts, you will assist in developing and refining cyber incident response strategies, playbooks, and threat-hunting activities. Success in this role will depend on your ability to engage effectively with the SOC, IT colleagues, and other stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. Additionally, you will contribute to the effective delivery of various operational services within the Cyber Security and Risk team. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Experience working in Cyber Operations team or significant drive to quickly learn and adopt cybersecurity operations processes. Experience with security tools such as enterprise vulnerability detection, email security or endpoint. Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and curiosity in problem solving while using a methodological approach to understanding root cause. Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills together with proven negotiation skills. Proven experience across relevant technologies such as: Endpoint security (AV, EDR etc) Email Security Firewall/Web Application Firewall Microsoft Azure SIEM tools Experience with Linux Windows servers, Active Directory Networking (routing, DNS, DHCP) Scripting PowerShell Qualifications Relevant cyber security certifications and/or qualifications (or demonstration of progression towards) e.g. CISSP, OSCP, GCIH, GIAC. Alternatively, participation in cyber security challenges to improve skills and knowledge. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on . Applications Close: Sunday January 26th at 11 PM. Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. #J-18808-Ljbffr