Cyber Security Analyst

Initial Tenure: 6 months

Day Rate : $750 to $850

Your new company:

Victorian government department is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst to work on departments critical Cyber Resilience program that work towards enhanced cybersecurity on a 6-month contract.

Your new role:

As a Cyber Security Risk Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Cyber Resilience Program—an essential initiative aligned with the department’s Cyber Resilience Strategy (2022–2025). This program addresses the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across the department and schools, responding to the rapidly escalating cyber risks facing educational institutions.

You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive security risk assessments, developing critical security documentation, and embedding security by design into systems and services. Your work will directly support the department’s strategic goals by ensuring robust cyber risk management practices are in place and continuously improved.

What you'll need to succeed:

• To thrive in this role, you will bring a strong background in cybersecurity risk assessment and a proactive, collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement. Specifically, you will need:
• Proven experience performing security risk assessments using frameworks such as the ISM, and VPDSS.
• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality security documentation, like Security Risk Assessment Reports, Security Risk Management Plans, System Security Plans
• Experience advising on and implementing 'security by design' principles in system and service development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with System Owners, Project Managers, and technical teams.
• Experience auditing and reporting on: Risk treatments, Privileged access, Vulnerability management

What you'll get in return:

You’ll gain experience in teamwork across various technologies

• Working in supportive team with continuous learning.
• Excellent environment with focus on work-life balance
• Enjoy the diverse and inclusive workplace

What you need to do now:

Speak to our Experts in Cyber for a confidential discussion or send through your updated resume for immediate consideration.

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