Cyber Security Analyst

• Sydney CBD location
• Hybrid WFH Flexibility
• Fixed-term contract to July 2027 + 12-month extension

About Your Role

You will be working for a national public sector organisation that provides leadership, policy support, and quality assurance for a highly regulated service sector, collaborating with governments and stakeholders across Australia.

You are a hands-on Analyst who builds, monitors, investigates and uplifts security controls.

Your Responsibilities

• Application security testing, developer/vendor collaboration; Azure IaaS + PaaS (Dynamics, Power Platform)
• Cloud Administration: administer, configure, and uplift security baselines across the Microsoft stack
• Australian ISM and Essential 8 framework compliance
• Own incident response lifecycle – from containment through to reporting

About You

• Minimum 5 years in a technical cyber security, cloud security, Azure administration, or Microsoft security administration role
• Practical implementation experience of Essential Eight ML2 and ISM controls in a Microsoft Azure / M365 environment
• Experience administering and securing Microsoft Azure environments and security technologies such as Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Azure Policy, Purview, M365 at SIEM/EDR level
• Demonstrated capabilities in incident Response, vulnerability Management, and Essential Eight frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess, prioritise, and communicate cyber security risks
• Ability to communicate technical cyber security and cloud security concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Play a key part in shaping the cyber systems that directly support positive change across Australia
• Be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative environment where your technical voice matters
• Enjoy a hybrid work model and a supportive team culture that values balance and growth
• Beautiful city office, wellness program, EAP and Xmas shutdown

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