Senior Cyber Security Analyst

About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job

As the Senior Cyber Security Analyst, you will play a critical role in assessing, monitoring, auditing and reporting against cyber security risk across the organisation. You will ensure alignment with the Cyber Security Program (CSP) in line with the South Australian Cyber Security Framework (SACSF), providing governance and assurance that strengthens our security posture.

Working as part of our collaborative Cyber & Resilience team, you will conduct risk assessments, contribute to the Cyber Security Capital Plan, provide expert advice to guide secure technology solutions and support informed business decision making.

About the Person

The ideal candidate will be a cyber security professional who brings experience in governance, risk and compliance, with the technical knowledge and experience to apply this in modern digital environments. You understand threats, controls, frameworks and architecture considerations, and can translate complex security insights into clear, practical guidance.

You enjoy working with diverse stakeholders and are comfortable influencing decisions by explaining risk and recommending improvements. You are analytical and forward-thinking, able to monitor emerging trends, undertake structured assurance activities, and contribute to meaningful maturity uplift. Experience supporting incident response, interpreting vulnerability and threat intelligence, and guiding secure solution design will help you succeed in this role.

Your background may include working across cyber governance, risk assessments, assurance programs, continuous improvement, and exposure to environments such as cloud services, operational technology, SCADA, mobility or enterprise platforms.

About Technology

The Technology group is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology and is driven by its collaborative inclusive culture. This team of diverse professionals is dedicated to transforming digital landscapes, ensuring seamless operations, delivering cutting-edge solutions and utilising data for optimised decision making. With a focus on the future and a commitment to excellence now, the group thrives on solving complex challenges, driving efficiency, and enhancing user experiences.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement of cyber security controls across the business.
• Provide specialist advice for technology risk assessments, solution designs, and change control activities.
• Undertake cyber security activities against the CSP calendar and report on findings and risks.
• Contribute to the Cyber Security Capital Plan by identifying opportunities to address technical debt and uplift maturity.
• Monitor emerging threats and ensure appropriate mitigations are integrated into the cyber environment.
• Support incident response and reporting in line with corporate cyber security processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to embed governance and assurance practices across digital systems.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Degree in a related technical or business discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and conceptually.
• Demonstrated leadership experience influencing people at all levels.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining continuous improvement or assurance systems.
• Knowledge of the South Australian Cyber Security Framework (SACSF) or similar governance models (desirable).
• Experience leading or governing improvement projects or re-engineering initiatives (desirable).

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries or for a copy of the Position Description, please contact Despina Livadiotis from the Talent Acquisition team

Applications close 11:55pm, 18 January 2026.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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