Security Analyst

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading global technology consultancy, to source a Security Analyst for a growing security operations team.

Role Title: Security Analyst

Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract (highly likely to extend)

Location + WFH Flexibility: Hybrid (2-3 days in-office) - based in either Sydney or Newcastle

Hourly Pay: $35 an hour

Project: Supporting vulnerability management and threat monitoring activities across an enterprise environments

Client Industry: Global Technology Consulting

Role Details:

• Join a growing team with an existing analyst to meet increased client demand.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and assist in tracking remediation tasks using tools such as Rapid7 InsightVM/Nexpose.
• Triage, classify, and escalate security alerts using tools like Elastic Stack, contributing to early-stage incident response and compliance efforts.
• Work with IT and engineering teams to ensure alignment with frameworks like Essential Eight, IRAP and CIS Controls.
• Use ServiceNow to document and manage remediation workflows.
• Collaborate across business units and stay up to date with evolving cyber threats and security best practices.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Vulnerability Management - Run scans across on-prem and cloud environments, validate findings, and work with teams to prioritise remediation.
• Security Monitoring - Use SIEM tools like Elastic Stack to review and correlate log data, flagging and escalating suspicious activity.
• Incident Response Support - Assist in classifying and documenting security events, supporting more complex investigations.
• Governance & Compliance - Help ensure alignment with security frameworks (e.g. Essential Eight), maintain up-to-date records, and support audits.
• Remediation Tracking - Log and manage tickets in ServiceNow, ensuring follow-up and resolution of vulnerabilities or findings.
• Tool Support - Assist in maintaining and tuning tools like vulnerability scanners, SIEM platforms, and endpoint protection software.
• Knowledge Development - Keep current with emerging threats and help implement improvements to the company's security posture.
• Team Collaboration - Liaise with stakeholders from across the organisation to ensure security concerns are understood and addressed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience with security tools such as Rapid7, Elastic SIEM Stack, or EDR solutions.
• Understanding of vulnerability management practices and familiarity with CVSS scoring.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (Essential Eight, IRAP, PCI DSS, or CIS Controls).
• Strong communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.
• Exposure to scripting/automation is advantageous.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ will be well regarded.

Additional Details & Benefits:

• Hybrid work model with offices in both Newcastle and Sydney.
• Work in a high-performing, collaborative environment under industry-recognised leaders.
• Flexible start date and strong likelihood of contract extension.

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume!