Senior Test Analyst

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The opportunity

• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science & Innovation Agency
• Lead end-to-end testing for cutting-edge cyber security solutions
• 12 Month opportunity available

We currenlty have 2 specified term roles available, as the Senior Test Analyst (Cyber Security) in CSIRO's Information Management and Technology team (IMT), you will lead quality assurance activities across a diverse portfolio of cyber security initiatives. In this agile environment, you'll plan, execute and report on functional, regression, system, security and integration testing to ensure solutions are secure, reliable and aligned with CSIRO's cyber resilience objectives.

Reporting to the Supervisor - Test Centre of Excellence you'll work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, supporting the delivery of capabilities such as threat detection and response, identity and access management, secure information sharing and security monitoring tools.

Alongside delivering test strategies and mentoring other analysts, you'll play a key role in building the testing discipline within the cyber security program, helping protect CSIRO's people, information and infrastructure in an evolving digital landscape.

Your duties will include:

• Lead Testing Activities: Oversee and manage functional, regression, system, integration, and cyber security testing activities, ensuring thorough and effective validation of software against security requirements and threat models.
• Cyber Security Test Design: Develop and execute test cases and scenarios focused on security aspects such as vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, secure code reviews, and compliance validation.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement detailed plans to describe, explain, and schedule the anticipated testing approach, including security testing strategies, aligning with organisational risk management and strategic goals.
• Reporting: Produce comprehensive test reports in tandem with key product releases, including security test findings, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations for stakeholders.
• Capability Building: Take responsibility for building the capability of test analysts, providing mentorship and guidance in security testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Innovation and Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous review and improvement, encouraging innovation and the adoption of best practices in both functional and security testing domains.
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams including testers, developers, business analysts, infrastructure specialists, cyber security professionals, data librarians, executive managers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and effective collaboration.

Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane preferred but all Australian Capital cities considered

Salary: AU$114,219 - AU$123,605 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 12 months

Reference: 100943

To be considered you will need:

• Extensive Experience: A minimum of 8 years' experience in testing software applications, including at least 2 years in cyber security testing, coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications in IT or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Advanced Knowledge: Demonstrated advanced knowledge and extensive experience in testing analysis techniques, processes, and methodologies, including security testing approaches such as vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and secure code review.
• Comprehensive Testing Expertise: Extensive experience in all aspects of testing, including functional, system integration, regression, and security testing, both as a sole testing resource and within a team.
• Cyber Security Certification: Possession of or progress toward a recognised cyber security certification such as:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – preferred
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) – desirable
• Agile-Scrum Proficiency: Demonstrated extensive experience working in and/or exposure to an Agile-Scrum development environment, including secure development practices.
• Superior Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary project teams and communicate effectively with staff and clients at all levels, including cyber security stakeholders.
• Agile Ceremonies Experience: Proven experience in backlog refinement, sprint review, retrospective, and planning ceremonies, with an understanding of integrating security considerations into Agile workflows.

Desirable:

• Experience testing both front-end and back-end web application systems with
• A focus on discovery and access of research data
• high throughput requirements for relational & file-based data processing

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

9 September 2025, 11:00pm AEST

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