IT Security Analyst

Robert Walters in Brisbane are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for a Cyber Security Consultancy in Brisbane. This Full-time, Permanent role presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by protecting critical systems and data from emerging threats. You will be part of a supportive environment that values your expertise and encourages ongoing professional development through training opportunities. Roles and Responsibilities - Monitor security alerts and events generated by various security tools and systems to identify potential security incidents across multiple platforms. - Conduct thorough analysis of security events to assess the extent and impact of possible breaches or vulnerabilities within organisational infrastructure. - Investigate and triage security incidents efficiently, escalating complex cases to senior analysts or incident response teams as required for swift resolution. - Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to incident response procedures, including detailed playbooks for consistent operations. - Collaborate closely with other members of the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team to enhance detection capabilities and streamline response processes for improved outcomes. - Provide timely and accurate reports on security incidents, including root cause analysis and actionable recommendations for remediation to minimise future risks. - Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and advancements in security technologies to continuously strengthen the effectiveness of security operations. - Participate actively in an on-call roster for out-of-hours alert management and incident response duties as part of a dependable team approach. - Engage in set-piece project work aimed at improving customers’ cyber security posture through targeted initiatives and best practice implementation. The Ideal Candidate - The successful applicant will need to hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Computer Science or Cyber Security which provides you with foundational knowledge essential for this role. - At least two years of hands‑on experience working within cyber security environments where you have demonstrated your ability to monitor alerts and respond effectively to incidents. - Your excellent analytical skills enable you to conduct thorough investigations into complex security events while assessing risk levels accurately. - You possess strong written communication skills that allow you to produce clear documentation such as incident response runbooks and playbooks. - Your interpersonal abilities foster collaboration within SOC teams as you work together towards shared goals of enhanced detection capability and streamlined responses. - You demonstrate dependability by participating willingly in on‑call rosters for out‑of‑hours incident management when required by business needs. - Your commitment to continuous learning ensures that you remain current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and new technologies relevant to cyber defence. - You show sensitivity towards customer needs when engaging in project work aimed at improving their overall cyber security posture through tailored solutions. What's next If you are ready to take the next step in your cyber security career within a collaborative team environment that values your expertise—this is your opportunity Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Richard Lynch on 07 3032 2295 or richard.lynch@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion. About the job Contract Type: Permanent Focus: Cyber Security & Risk Salary: AUD92,000 - AUD93,000 per annum Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Entry Level Location: Brisbane CBD Job Reference: 4LQFVM-3A7F7DC2 Date posted: 15 October 2025 Consultant: Richard Lynch #J-18808-Ljbffr