Cyber Security Analyst

One of our Federal Government clients seeking to engage Senior Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Analyst at Canberra location.

Role: Senior Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Analyst - (APS6 Level)

Location of work: Canberra

Length of contract: 12 months

Contract extensions: 24 months extension (two extensions of twelve month each)

Security clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance

Technical skills:

• Experience with vulnerability and attack surface scanning tools such as Tenable and other cyber security tools including SIEMs.

Essential criteria

1. • Previous experience in cyber vulnerability management, preferably in a large organisation with a complex ICT environment.

2. • Analytical and inquisitive mindset. Ability to analyse large, complex and disparate datasets to extrapolate information about technological vulnerabilities, using that information to conduct a risk assessment specific to the vulnerability as it exists within an ICT environment.

3. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a concise manner to audiences with varied levels of technical expertise. This includes writing vulnerability assessment reports and liaising with stakeholders to prioritise vulnerability remediation.

4. • Minimum active Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance.

Desirable criteria

1. • Previous experience working in or alongside cyber threat intelligence functions, including conducting threat modelling and contributing to red team exercises.

2. • Past federal or state government experience.

3. • Active Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance.

Note: If you would be interested to apply, kindly share your updated CV along with one page Cover letter on [email protected]