Cyber Security Specialist

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NobleOak Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Job DescriptionKey Accountabilities
  • Security Operations & Monitoring: Manage daily monitoring of security posture including controls, governance, processes, and frameworks to identify and respond to threats in real time. Possess a deep understanding of application security threats, exploitation techniques, and mitigation strategies.
  • Incident Response: Lead security investigations, coordinate responses, and document outcomes for future resilience.
  • Governance & Compliance: Support compliance and assist with audits, and maintain relevant policies and procedures.
  • Security Assessment: Conduct security assessments across different IT systems, processes, and projects to ensure risks are identified and managed from design, implementation, and support using both automated and manual methods.
  • Third-Party Risk: Conduct cyber risk assessments of vendors and partners, supporting secure procurement and onboarding processes.
  • Security Awareness & Education: Lead initiatives to increase cyber awareness and influence positive behaviours across teams.
  • Reporting & Insights: Develop, track, and deliver regular cyber metrics and updates from across IT systems and 3rd parties. .
  • Application Testing & Support End-to-End application testing to identify improvements and quality check.
Key Responsibilities
  • Communication - Listen actively, clarify concerns, and handle complex conversations professionally.
  • Stakeholder Management - Build reliable, trusting relationships with external vendors and team members.
  • Process Improvement - Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the IT experience with the aim of optimising operational effectiveness and efficiencies.
  • System improvement - Develop requirements for future system upgrades/enhancements as required.
  • Projects - Involvement and support in key IT and/or operational projects as required.
  • Delivery focus - Strive to exceed all metrics and KPIs while providing excellent consistent customer service.
  • Continuous Improvement - Identify gaps and implement improvements across tools, processes, and security posture.
  • Culture Champion - Like all NobleOak roles, this role must be a strong ambassador and champion of the NobleOak high-performance culture and brand values. Always displaying positivity, energy and integrity, taking responsibility for actions and building on a positive and engaging diverse team dynamic.
Desired Skills and ExperienceCapabilities
  • Hands-on technical knowledge across cloud network security, application and API(Web) security, endpoint protection, and threat detection.
  • Proven experience in cyber security within cloud based environments, ideally experience with NIST, Essentials 8, and ISO27001 compliance.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security , CISSP, CISM, or SANS) are desirable but not essential.
  • Strong knowledge of security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanning) and penetration testing.
  • Ability to assess risks to information assets and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
  • Assist with implementing and configuring new systems, applications, and network devices meeting security standards.
  • A proactive and collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Experience & Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience in a cyber security or IT security role, ideally within financial services or insurance.
  • Experience in security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms, pentest).
  • Track record of responding to incidents and supporting audits or internal reviews.
  • Familiarity with security control frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2).

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