IT Security Analyst

Play an Important part in Shaping the Future of Our Iconic Australian Institution- Hybrid work environment- Fixed Term Contract

Do work that makes a Difference

The Reserve Bank of Australia is hiring a Senior Security Analyst for a one year fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for supporting teams to enhance the Bank's overall security posture, with a particular focus on aligning with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Top 37 mitigation strategies and the Bank's overall security strategy. Reporting to the Manager of Cyber Security Delivery, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of the Bank's systems.

Your Team

You will join a small, tight-knit cybersecurity team with diverse skills, part of a larger multi-disciplinary security services team that spans the full spectrum of cybersecurity roles. The team fosters a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and celebrating personal successes. They are constantly looking to improve and welcome fresh perspectives and ideas.

About the Role- Work collaboratively with Infrastructure and IT Security stakeholders to ensure solutions are delivered in line with the Bank’s IT security requirements.- Provide expert technical guidance on IT security best practices and adapt solutions as necessary to meet evolving security threats and business objectives.- Review and analyse firewall rules to ensure adherence to the Bank's IT security principles.- Automate and optimize the reporting of security metrics.- Maintain a good understanding of general cybersecurity and information technology topics, principles, and relevant regulations.

About You- At least 2 years of experience in a dedicated cybersecurity role, with a focus on risk and compliance.- Demonstrated knowledge of the ACSC Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, and/or other related standards.- Ability to deliver outcomes by working effectively with stakeholders.- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.- Proficiency in automation tools, data visualisation tools, and scripting languages to streamline security processes and reporting.

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 and wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drive the RBA forward as an organisation. "Be more" means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

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.

Application Close:
February 02, 2025

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