Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

APRA is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Cybersecurity Operations team. This is a mission-critical role where your expertise directly contributes to protecting Australia's financial system from evolving cyber threats. As part of our internal defence, you'll actively hunt for threats and strengthen our security posture through proactive, risk based, and intelligence-driven operations.

The team operates within the cybersecurity operations unit, a high-impact unit within our broader Data, Technology, and Security division. We offer a competitive salary package, encourage hybrid work, and ongoing professional development to support your growth. Be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and public service impact.

• Proactively conduct threat hunting activities to identify and mitigate potential threats before they materialise. Translate findings into actionable remediation strategies to reduce organizational cybersecurity risk.
• Ensure readiness through regular tabletop exercises, playbooks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct threat hunting activity, incident response and investigations end-to-end. If the need arises, contribute to ensuring an effective 24-hour incident response capability.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to wide audiences.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity analysis.
• DevSecOps and Zero-trust methodologies.
• Intrusion and detection engineering, web application security.
• Experience with bug bounty programmes.
• Cloud-based Microsoft Security Products.
• SIEM, UEBA, DLP, and related experience.
• Experience in Australian Federal government is an advantage (PSPF).
• Practical certifications such as SOC-200, OSCP, HTB CTFS are an advantage.
• Tertiary qualifications in cyber, analysis, or engineering disciplines are an advantage.
• To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain an NV1 Security clearance.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia's financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.

At APRA we're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.

APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work-life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.

APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment. APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status.

To apply, please visit our Careers Page at www.apra.gov.au. For further information or assistance, please email talent@apra.gov.au.

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