Cyber Security Analyst

11 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Premier's Department NSW Full time

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A$113,574.00/yr - A$125,720.00/yr

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Help shape cyber resilience at the heart of NSW Government
Bring your expertise in security monitoring, threat response, and collaboration
Ongoing Clerk Grade 7/8 role, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD

Premier's Department

Cyber Security Analyst

You. At the centre of big ideas.

Help shape cyber resilience at the heart of NSW Government
Bring your expertise in security monitoring, threat response, and collaboration
Ongoing Clerk Grade 7/8 role, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD

About the Role

As our Cyber Security Analyst, you will be a key member of the Cyber Security Operations team in the Digital and Information Branch, part of the Corporate Services Group. In this role, you will support the Department's cyber security capability through security monitoring, triaging and escalating cyber events and incidents, and vulnerability management.

You will also contribute to improving cyber incident readiness and awareness, participate in simulation exercises, and collaborate across teams and agencies to help secure systems and information.

This is a critical role in protecting the Department's digital assets and supporting a proactive cyber security posture across the organisation.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

Security Operations: Experience in cyber monitoring, incident response, and use of tools like EDR, SIEM, and network traffic analysis platforms
Vulnerability Management: Proven capability in identifying, assessing, and managing cyber vulnerabilities
Cyber Security Awareness: Ability to deliver training, run simulation exercises, and raise security awareness across diverse audiences
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to work with internal teams, partner agencies, and external vendors
Policy & Compliance: Knowledge of relevant cyber frameworks and ability to ensure compliance with policies
Communication & Reporting: Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate, timely reports for executive audiences

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Sunday, 7 September 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,720) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Scott Richardson, Associate Director, Cyber Security Operations on scott.richardson@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
Seniority level

Seniority levelEntry level

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Employment typeFull-time

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Job functionAnalyst and Information Technology
IndustriesData Infrastructure and Analytics

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