Cyber Security Specialist
1 day ago
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Melbourne
Job Ref: 204354
About the role
Ansvar Australia, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to join our Melbourne office.
As a Cyber Security Specialist at Ansvar, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting our digital assets across cloud and on-prem systems reporting directly to the Head of Infrastructure, Operations & Security.
Why join us?
We are embracing significant organisational change and need innovative thinkers and change makers who want to shape the future, not just be part of it.
Your Voice Matters: Work directly with decision-makers who champion fresh ideas and where you can make a genuine impact.
Diverse Opportunities: As a nimble, dynamic organisation, you'll gain exposure to challenging projects and cross-functional skills.
Meaningful Work: From our Community Education Programme to protecting heritage buildings and partnering with faith-based and community organisations, your work will make a tangible difference.
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst Australia's Top 40 Best Workplaces to Give Back in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes.
What you'll be doing
Proactively monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats in collaboration with the Security Operations Centre (SOC)
Lead risk assessments, coordinate vulnerability scans and penetration testing, and drive remediation efforts
Maintain and improve security policies, incident response playbooks, and security frameworks.
Advise stakeholders & conduct training to elevate cyber awareness across the organisation
Collaborate with Business, Projects, Technology, Risk and Compliance to strengthen our first line of defence by embedding security into everything we build
What you'll need to have
2-5 years' experience in cyber, information security or IT support roles
Working knowledge of Microsoft security tools, Azure or endpoint protection
Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
Hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security
Preferred certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH
Strong communication skills: able to advise, train, influence, and articulate risk to diverse stakeholders
Excellent organisational and time-management capabilities
A values-aligned approach - ethical, collaborative, and driven by purpose
What we offer
A competitive salary - let's discuss it
Flexible, Hybrid working in modern CBD offices
Generous industry performance bonuses
Generous annual leave plus birthday, well-being, paid parental, volunteering & more
Tailored professional development programs
Recognised as the Best Australian Workplace for Fathers (2025)
Good Company Award Winner (2025)
About us
At Ansvar Insurance, we are transforming the way we operate. As specialists in the Care, Community, Faith, Education, and Heritage sectors, we are modernising our business while staying true to our purpose - protecting those who serve others.
Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.
At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.
If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.
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