Cyber & Risk Analyst

Make a meaningful difference with us:

UnitingCare is currently seeking a talented and experienced Cyber and Risk Analyst to join our internal Cyber Security team. 

We’re seeking someone who is passionate about empowering UnitingCare to strengthen its digital defences and safeguard our mission to make a meaningful impact in the lives of thousands of Australians. Join our team and play a pivotal role in fortifying our cybersecurity measures, ensuring the security and integrity of our operations, and enabling positive change in our community.

Your part in our UnitingCare team: 

This role will involve a mix of operational, technical, and compliance-related security responsibilities, including incident response, system reviews, vendor evaluations, implementation of security controls, risk communication to internal teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

• Manage cyber security platforms and tools such as email security gateways, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management platforms to ensure effective security posture and threat mitigation.
• Perform reviews of new systems or platforms to assess security risks and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Evaluate third-party vendors for security risks and ensure they meet our security requirements.
• Recommend and implement security controls to mitigate identified risks and strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Monitor and analyse security events and incidents to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions and initiatives.
• Raise cyber related risks to the internal risk management team and assist in developing strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.

Please note, this is a permanent full-time role with hybrid working options available. 
 

What makes a difference for us? 

• Proven experience working in a similar role, with a solid understanding of cyber security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, email security gateways, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management platforms is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with industry regulations, standards, and best practices such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, Essential 8, and PCI DSS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate cyber related risks to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Qualifications in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred but not required. Relevant work experience and industry certifications (ITIL, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+ or related similar qualifications) will be considered.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
   

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. 
 

UnitingCare as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. You can learn more about UnitingCare's Reconciliation Action Plan here