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Cyber Security Analyst

• Assist in identifying and managing cyber risks
• Full time, ongoing role, Based in Launceston, Hobart or Burnie

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Information Technology Services (ITS) team, within the Division of Student Services and Operations. The Cyber Security Analyst role will support the delivery of a contemporary cyber security program that supports the strategic objectives of the institution. The role will assist in identifying and managing cyber risks, providing support and awareness, managing compliance, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and responding to events and incidents to ensure continuity of operations.

What you’ll do:

• Investigate and report on ICT security threats, incidents and conduct forensic analysis.
• Conduct cyber security reviews of third party cloud services to manage the risk to the University’s brand and infrastructure.
• Work collaboratively with other ICT Services teams and stakeholders across the University to effectively manage ICT Security compliance and ICT Security investigations.
• Maintain effective reporting and communication methods to University Governance groups, University members and ICT operational staff and provide advice on contemporary ICT security issues.
• Liaise with ICT security experts from external organisations and groups to ensure comprehensive and expert knowledge on ICT security issues and trends is maintained.

­What we’re looking for:

• Experience in reviewing system logs and events and investigation of anomalies.
• Ability to assess developments in the Information Technology industry specifically as they relate to Information Security.
• Able to conduct sensitive investigations where breaches of policy, state or federal laws have occurred while adhering to privacy requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis of data from threat and vulnerability feeds.
• Ability to develop and compile data for management reporting and metrics.
• Knowledge of computer forensic analysis, data recovery, eDiscovery, and other IT investigative work.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $113,029 comprising base salary within the range of $89,091 to $96,606 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Peter Groenewoud, Associate Director Cyber Security, Peter.Groenewoud@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 6361
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500937 - Cyber Security Analyst.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 13 April 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.