Cyber Security Administrator

Cyber Security Officer – 12 Month Contract | Brisbane (Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Officer to support a large-scale organisation in Brisbane. This 12-month contract offers hybrid working options and the opportunity to contribute to protecting critical ICT systems from cyber threats, intrusions, and vulnerabilities.

As a Cyber Security Officer, you will help safeguard organisational systems, staff, and users by providing operational support for information security services. You will resolve security requests and issues, manage incidents, and contribute to improving overall cyber security posture using Microsoft Defender technologies and associated security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day administration, configuration, and operational support of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, and Cloud Apps
• Implement configuration changes, tuning, and exclusions to improve alert quality and security effectiveness
• Support threat hunting activities and analyse results to identify potential risks
• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts, including phishing, malware, suspicious account activity, and endpoint issues
• Record, track, and manage security incidents through approved systems, escalating high-risk matters as needed
• Assist in vulnerability and threat management, remediation coordination, and verification of outcomes
• Provide operational support during cyber security incidents, including alert triage, containment support, evidence collection, and reporting
• Maintain accurate operational and technical documentation, procedures, and playbooks
• Provide guidance to ICT teams and stakeholders on security controls and processes
• Maintain currency of knowledge in Microsoft security technologies, cyber threats, and relevant guidance

Capabilities / Desirable Attributes

• Experience with virtualisation platforms, identity management, enterprise operating systems, SIEM, SOAR, IPS, application firewalls, endpoint protection, and email security
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and ACSC Essential Eight
• Experience working in large organisations or public sector environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Mandatory Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cyber Security Officer / Administrator supporting the delivery of information security services
• Available to commence work at the requested start date

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated cyber security professional looking to contribute to operational security and threat management in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

To apply please send your resume or contact Nat on 0430 292 875 or [email protected]