Cyber Security Analyst

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At Hays Specialist Recruitment (Australia) Pty Ltd (Hays), we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless.

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference? We at Hays are looking for a talented Cyber Security Analyst to join our dynamic team. The role is a full-time position.

Cyber Security Analysts play an integral role in the business. This role analyses and assesses vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (software, hardware, networks), investigates available tools and countermeasures to remedy the detected vulnerabilities, and recommends solutions and best practices. It also analyses and assesses damage to the data/infrastructure as a result of security incidents, examines available recovery tools and processes, and recommends solutions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• designing and maintaining database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data master files
• performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls
• implementing and administering database documentation, guidelines, policies and procedures
• testing database systems and upgrades, such as debugging, tracking, reproduction, logging and resolving all identified problems, according to approved quality testing scripts, procedures and processes
• accepting responsibility for the processes, procedures and operational management associated with system security and disaster recovery planning
• liaising with security vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources; analysing, recommending, installing and maintaining software security applications; and monitoring contractual obligations, performance delivery and service level agreements
• troubleshooting and providing service support in diagnosing, resolving and repairing server-related hardware and software malfunctions, encompassing workstations and communication infrastructure
• preparing and maintaining documentation, policies and instructions, and recording and detailing operational procedures and system logs
• ensuring that the design of computer sites allows all components to fit together and work properly, and monitoring and adjusting the performance of networks
• continually surveying the current computer site to determine future network needs and making recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks
• analysing and assessing vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (software, hardware, networks),
• investigating available tools and countermeasures to remedy and detected vulnerabilities, and recommending solutions and best practices.
• Analysing and assessing damage to the data/infrastructure as a result of security incidents, and examining available recovery tools and processes, and recommending solutions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity, preferably with exposure to international regulations such as GDPR.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.

What you'll get in return

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of $150,000 plus super and benefits package.
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome
• Support for work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

What you need to do now

Contact Oscar Zhao - Recruitment Resourcer – Hays Technology, by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.