Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

**Job no**: 0054083
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Full time; Continuing
**Department/School**: Business Services
**Salary**: UOM 5 - $76,886 - $88,312 p.a. plus 17% super
- Enjoy a competitive salary package and a range of benefits, including support for professional development and training
- Be part of a dynamic and supportive team, where you can grow your career, learn from experts and make a real impact in the field
- Join a team that values work-life balance and supports a flexible and hybrid work environment

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About Business Services**
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology and facilities management services to all operating entities of the University, and fit for purpose and efficient Finance, HR and OHS services.

The Cybersecurity team works to reduce the University’s vulnerability to cyberthreats while balancing the need for openness, autonomy and collaboration using a risk-based approach to manage exposures.

**About the Role**
As a Cybersecurity analyst, you will have the opportunity to be a key contributor to the protection of the University’s digital assets and you’ll help safeguard the online experience for our community members. Reporting to Cybersecurity Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for making risk-based decisions and will play a critical role in detecting, responding to, and mitigating cybersecurity threats. This role will also give you the opportunity to work on exciting projects and initiatives to improve our capabilities, and to develop knowledge and documentation to help others stay informed and secure. This is a challenging but rewarding role that will keep you engaged and continuously learning as the cybersecurity landscape evolves and your career develops.

In a typical week at work, you may also be involved in:

- Operating cybersecurity systems to detect, analyse and respond to cybersecurity threats impacting University systems, users or data assets.
- Rapidly responding to user reports of anomalous activity and investigating the root cause and impact, undertaking the initial triage and end to end resolution of incidents and escalating to senior team members quickly when needed.
- Collecting evidence and analysing the techniques, tactics and procedures used by the University’s cyber-adversaries.
- Monitoring the current security state and system health of a range of cybersecurity platforms and responding to rectify any issues.

**About You**
As a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst, attention to detail, effective communication and a methodical approach to the investigation of cybersecurity incidents are crucial to your success. You will be expected to have a demonstrable track record of excellent stakeholder engagement, teamwork and written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, you will be willing and able to participate in a 24/7 on-call duty roster, which highlights the importance of flexibility and adaptability in the role.

You will also have:

- Qualifications in information technology, cybersecurity or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
- Strong foundational knowledge of technology, cybersecurity, and risk management concepts
- Experience working within a Cybersecurity Operations Centre or significant drive to quickly learn and adopt cybersecurity operations processes
- 6-12 months experience in cybersecurity is a plus but not a requirement.

**Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.**

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

**Be Yourself**
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person bring