Australian Healthcare Associates
Cyber Security Analyst
Australian Healthcare AssociatesAustralia15 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology
About Us

Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) is Australia's largest specialist health and human services consultancy. Now in our 34th year, we partner with federal, state and territory governments to improve health and social outcomes for Australians by delivering evaluations, reviews and program administration engagements of major national importance.

AHA's story is all about its people. We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive culture, and on the vision, creativity, and drive of our staff. Our high-performing team of passionate and talented individuals works collaboratively to deliver great outcomes for our clients.

About The Role

AHA has a dedicated IT team, supporting a wide range of projects which provide critical infrastructure and services across Australia on behalf of governments.

We're looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team and provide support with all aspects of security and compliance, ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and data. This role will also be responsible for coordinating organisational security training initiatives and championing user awareness.

You will:

  • Install, configure and maintain systems, tools and hardware
  • Support the implementation and documentation of Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies and procedures
  • Lead organisational security training initiatives
  • Identify vulnerabilities, evaluate countermeasures, and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Assist with the incident response lifecycle - from detection and containment to eradication, recovery, and post-incident reporting
  • Support with ongoing compliance requirements, including regular reviews and exercises
  • Work from home up to four days a week and in our Melbourne office with your team one day a week.

You'll receive an attractive salary aligned to your skills and experience, and enjoy being part of a close-knit, friendly team of professionals.

About You

You have:

  • An undergraduate degree in computer science, cyber security or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in cyber security operations or a similar role
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure and 365 administration
  • Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk) and the ability to craft custom detections and dashboards
  • Strong knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, etc.)
  • Scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, Command line and Bash
  • Strong written communication skills, and the ability to write for different audiences
  • IT support experience (desirable)
  • ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) experience (desirable)

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Note: applications that do not include a tailored cover letter will not be considered.

Applications close 5pm Monday 24 November.

All questions can be directed to [email protected]

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must have Australian citizenship.

Further information about AHA is available at our website: www.ahaconsulting.com.au

Agency applications will not be considered.

AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer. All are encouraged to apply.

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