Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

Position Number: JR-003923

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Department/School: Cybersecurity

Salary: UOM 7 - $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super

• Key role in cybersecurity SOC / Protect cutting-edge research / Shape university-wide digital safety
• Apply now to join an elite team protecting a world-class institution from evolving cyber threats
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst at the University of Melbourne, you'll play a crucial role in defending the institution's digital assets and research data. You'll be at the forefront of threat detection and incident response, working with advanced security tools to protect a diverse and complex IT environment. This role offers you the chance to apply your expertise in a dynamic academic setting, collaborating with top researchers and IT professionals to safeguard cutting-edge innovations and sensitive information.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Threat Monitoring: Conduct monitoring and analysis of security events across university systems.
• Incident Response: Investigate and resolve sophisticated cybersecurity incidents, from detection to resolution.
• Process Execution: Carry out and improve detection and response playbooks, ensuring comprehensive security coverage.
• Critical Issue Management: Quickly assess and escalate high-priority security threats, coordinating rapid response efforts.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in operational security, possessing excellent analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

You may also:

• Hold university qualifications in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.
• Have experience working in an operational security setting e.g. SOC, DFIR.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of threat detection and incident response procedures.
• Have experience handling complex security incidents from end-to-end in large organizations.
• Possess strong documentation and reporting skills for clear stakeholder communication.
• Show a commitment to continuous learning and collaboration in a team environment.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members

Your new team – Cybersecurity

Are you ready for the challenge of defending a vast and complex environment? If so, join a team of passionate, skilled, and eager-to-learn cyber professionals dedicated to investigating and uncovering root causes.

From microscopes and gaming PCs to petabytes of research storage, we protect it all—leveraging best-of-breed tooling, threat intelligence, and a diverse technology stack to detect and respond to cyber threats with speed and precision.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our Indigenous strategy please visit -

Working at the University – what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Mick Powar via email at hr-, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job, please follow the details listed on the .

Applications close: Tuesday 30th September Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

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