- Full Time / 9 day fortnight / 36 hours
- Salary: From $101,616 plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Cyber Threat Analyst
About The Role
The Chief Risk and Audit Office are looking for a skilled and motivated Cyber Threat Analyst to play a key role in protecting the City’s digital environment. In this role, you’ll help detect, analyse and respond to cyber threats, strengthen our security capabilities, and contribute to a safer, more resilient organisation.
You’ll work hands‑on with modern security tools, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and help shape the City’s cyber standards and processes. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems and want to make a meaningful impact, this role offers a chance to do exactly that.
Working collaboratively with external vendors, technical teams and business stakeholders, you will play a key role in driving timely issue resolution and continuously strengthening the City's cyber security capability.
This is a Full-Time opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate and respond to cyber security alerts and incidents, managing them through to resolution.
- Analyse security events, identify threats, and understand adversary tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
- Monitor and administer cyber security platforms, including patching, vulnerability management, and control improvements.
- Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities while providing expert guidance to stakeholders.
- Produce post-incident reports and contribute to continuous improvement through documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Make informed, risk-based decisions and recommend automation opportunities to enhance cyber security operations.
- Review and approve cyber security changes and service requests, ensuring compliance with security policies and standards.
- Support a strong cyber security culture by partnering with customers, participating in on-call support, and contributing to awareness initiatives
We are looking for
- Experience in incident analysis, detection development, or SOC environments.
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk), scripting (Python, PowerShell), and query languages (KQL, SPL).
- A strong understanding of attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK), threat modelling and detection methods.
- Familiarity with cyber security stacks such as: CrowdStrike, Netskope, Splunk SOAR, Proofpoint and MISP.
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
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Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How To Apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Jansen Croft
Contact Email [email protected] Closing Date Sunday 9 August 2026 @11:59 PM
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law