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**About the Role**The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to join our Cyber Security Delivery team on a permanent basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the Bank’s mission by proactively identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.As a Senior Security Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting Line 1 departments and collaborating with Risk Management (Line 2) to deliver accurate and timely cyber risk reporting. You will ensure alignment with the Bank’s enterprise risk management framework under the Three Lines of Accountability (3LoA) model and compliance with standards such as CPS 234, ISO 27001, and the ACSC Top 37.Reporting to the Manager, Cyber Security Delivery, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary IT Security Services function and responsible for:* Partnering with business units and Line 2 stakeholders to strengthen cyber risk management practices in line with the Bank’s 3LoA model.* Identify and anticipate cyber risk and compliance challenges aligned with strategic and operational objectives.* Conduct third-party cyber risk assessments and provide ongoing assurance based on vendor risk profiles.* Maintain and update the Cyber Risk & Control Library and Taxonomy, including mapping to frameworks such as Top 37, Essential Eight (E8), and NIST CSF.* Aggregate system-level risks and issues for departmental and enterprise reporting.* Support internal and external audits (e.g., SWIFT CSP, ISO 27001, CPS 234).* Coordinating and executing cyber audit activities across the Bank.* Drive cyber operational resilience by supporting BIA and BCP reviews cyber operational risk assurance activities.* Maintain and report on Risk Scenarios, Bowtie Analyses, and Risk Profiles for both Line 1 and Line 2 departments.* Apply deep understanding of risk and compliance frameworks, preferably within Central Banking or Financial Services.The successful candidate will also be required to undertake a Baseline Security clearance.**About You**You are passionate about cybersecurity, risk, and compliance, and enjoy sharing that passion with others. You bring a collaborative mindset and a strong ability to influence stakeholders across the Bank. To be successful in this critical role you will possess the following skills:* At least 3 years of experience in a dedicated cybersecurity role, with a focus on risk and compliance.* Demonstrated experience in cyber risk and compliance roles within financial services or central banking.* Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, 3 Lines of Accountability model and regulatory standards.* Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across Lines 1 and 2.* Familiarity with cyber control frameworks and enterprise risk reporting tools* Demonstrated experience with Business Continuity Management and cyber risk assurance in complex operational environments* Experience with third-party risk management and audit coordination.**Be More** Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia. The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry, and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.**The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.**Application Close :October 29, 2025**.*** Hybrid work environment* Permanent Role* Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution.
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