Lead Analyst, Cyber Security
Full time
at Deakin University
in
Australia
Posted on February 17, 2025
Job details
- Based at our Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 9 ($132,790 - $140,744) + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time) Make a meaningful impact in Deakin’s Infrastructure & Digital division during an exciting period of transformation within the University. As the Lead Analyst, Cyber Security, you will play a critical role in protecting Deakin’s information systems by identifying, analysing and mitigating security threats, ensuring solutions align with the university’s strategic priorities, needs and standards. This specialist position operates across the full range of cyber security and is applied to diverse systems, networks, applications and stakeholders. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations, the Lead Analyst is focused on enhancing the customer experience through a customer-centric approach by integrating physical and digital infrastructure, projects, and services to deliver seamless, impactful solutions tailored to customer needs. The role ensures that improvements align with the division's and university's strategic goals, balancing innovation with long-term objectives. As a Lead Analyst, Cyber Security, you will:
- Provide leadership for the monitoring, analysis and proactive threat hunting to identify potential threats or malicious activities and determine severity and impact.
- Lead the detailed analysis of security incidents to determine root cause and implement measures to prevent recurrence, including digital forensics to gather and preserve evidence during an incident.
- Undertake objective, critical analysis and distil the core issues of Deakin’s vulnerabilities by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Assess the risk level and prioritise remediation efforts based on potential impacts.
- Understand latest cybersecurity threats and trends by analysing threat intelligence, bulletins and reports. Apply intelligence to enhance Deakin’s security measures and strategies.
- Lead and manage security analysis and reporting, conduct security assessments of new and existing systems, networks and applications. Prepare detailed reports on incidents, including recommendations for improvement and track and report on key performance indicators.
- Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in cybersecurity analysis, strategic thinking and problem solving in a large complex organisation.
- Extensive experience and sound knowledge of protecting an organisation's systems, networks and applications.
- Hands-on experience in proactive threat hunting, with knowledge of advanced analysis techniques to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
- Demonstrated experience in threat detection and monitoring, incident response and security analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of contemporary security tools and technology management and emerging trends.
- Demonstrated ability to fit into a collaborative team environment with a strong focus on maintaining a positive team culture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and support customers and stakeholders.
- For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Glenn Boyce, Associate Director, Cyber Security Operations on
- For a copy of the position description, please see below.
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