Security Analyst - Information Technology

PLEASE NOTE - ITS IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU WILL BE WORKING 5 DAYS PER WEEK FROM AN OFFICE IN PERTH CBD FOR THIS INITIAL 3 MONTH CONTRACT WITH EXTENSIONS!!

IMMEDIATE START!!

My Australian owned client in Perth has one belief: that businesses deserved better,

that people pouring their hearts into their passion should be paid reliably, efficiently and affordably. After all, passion, not money makes the world go round.

So they decided to shake up the market.

Position Overview

Secures enterprise information through event monitoring and analysis of potential incidents across the organisation.

Assists with designing, evaluating, planning, implementing, testing and monitoring network security solutions.

• Position Responsibilities
• Works within IT Security and Risk Team to identify, monitor and improve cyber security risk management.
• Supports Incident Management Team in security incident investigation, resolution and prevention.
• Monitors assets to find anomalies, indicators of compromise and other potentially adverse events.
• Aids the scheduled security scans, reviews and compliance testing to ensure adherence to information security policies, standards and procedures.
• Identifies and resolves false positive findings reported by information security tool
• Assesses security controls and evaluates the security posture of organisational internal controls.
• Ensures that network and security systems are secure and maintained by:
• Protecting the network from malicious entities such as hackers, viruses and malware via SIEM and log monitoring;
• Ensuring the upgrade and maintenance of network protection solutions in accordance with patching cycles, vulnerabilities and advisories.
• Assist with preventing expansion of a security incident and restoration activities once the issue has been analysed and the threat isolated.
• Works with the Testing Services Team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
• Maintains a watching brief on existing and emerging technologies to ensure currency of knowledge and to anticipate possible impact on the company.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and innovation in all activities, including maximisation of opportunities to harness technology to optimise productivity.
• Actively works within a supportive team environment that embraces collaboration, change, innovation and quality customer service.
• Contributes to a positive work environment that reflects the values of the company.