Address A role with real impact, protecting us from cyber threats
Continuous learning opportunities
A variety of challenges and diverse work to stay ahead of
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Analyst with a strong background in IT operations, incident response, and third-party security assessments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, methodologies, and best practices to protect our organisation’s assets and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.
A Day in the life:
As a Cyber Security Analyst, your day starts by swiftly addressing any overnight security alerts or incidents, working closely with IT operations teams to contain and resolve breaches. You'll conduct thorough security assessments of third-party vendors, ensuring they meet our stringent security requirements. Your role involves overseeing vulnerability scans, prioritising risks, and implementing mitigation strategies across our infrastructure. Additionally, you'll play a crucial part in enhancing security awareness among employees through training sessions. Your recommendations for security technologies will be vital in fortifying our defences. Documentation of incidents and investigations is essential for analysis and reporting. With your analytical skills and effective communication, you'll collaborate seamlessly with teams and stakeholders to maintain security policies and procedures. In our dynamic environment, your independence and prioritization will be key in safeguarding our assets.
Responsibilities:
Incident Response: Take a key role in incident response activities to promptly identify, contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents and breaches.
IT Operations: Collaborate with IT operations teams to implement and maintain security controls, configurations, and patches on network devices, servers, and endpoints.
Third-Party Security Assessments: Conduct security assessments and evaluations of third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners to ensure compliance with security requirements and standards.
Vulnerability Management: Perform regular reviews of vulnerability scan status to ensure IT Ops are managing such to mitigate security risks and exposures across the organisation’s infrastructure.
Security Awareness: Assist with development and deliver security awareness training and materials to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures.
Security Policies and Procedures: Assist with development, review, and update of security policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational objectives.
Security Incident Documentation: Document security incidents, investigations, findings, and remediation actions in detail to maintain an accurate record and facilitate post-incident analysis and reporting.
Security Compliance: Assist in compliance efforts with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g. Essential 8, NIST, CPS234, PCI DSS).
Security Tools Evaluation: Evaluate, recommend, and implement security technologies, tools, and solutions to enhance the organisation’s security posture and capabilities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT and/or cybersecurity roles.
Professional certifications such as CISSP are highly desirable.
Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies.
Proficiency in using security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management systems.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse security incidents and recommend effective solutions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g. Essential 8, NIST).
Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
About us:
Oh hi! We’re MyState. You might know us as Tasmania’s local bank, but our group also includes TPT Wealth.
Now employing over 350 people and offering products and services all around Australia, MyState Limited is growing really quickly, both in and outside of Tassie. It’s a really exciting time to join our team.
We’re determined to do things in way they’ve never been done before, and make a real difference in the lives of our customers.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you're excited about making a real impact in the financial services industry and being part of a welcoming and encouraging team, hit ‘apply’ by 14th April 2024. We have multiple intakes each year and we will call people as they apply.
To request a position description or for any further information, please get in touch with us at talent@MyState.com.au.
Employment with MyState is subject to a Bankruptcy, Police and Credit check to verify your suitability to work in the finance sector. MyState Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for everyone that works with us. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
