Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Full time

Join to apply for the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst role at Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

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 will actively hunt for threats and strengthen our security posture through proactive, risk-based, and intelligence-driven operations.

The role

The role operates within the cybersecurity operations team, a high-impact unit within our broader Data, Technology, and Security division. We offer a competitive salary package, 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.

Key responsibilities

  • 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; and
  • 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.

About you

  • 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; and
  • 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.

About APRA

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, recognising 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.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Data Security Software Products

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