Cyber Security Analyst – 12‑month Contract (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join a high‑performing security operations team supporting an Australian Government organisation. The role is a 12‑month contract (with a possible 12‑month extension) and offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the operation and uplift of micro‑segmentation capabilities across enterprise environments.
• Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security alerts, incidents and anomalous activity.
• Assist onboarding activities, including traffic‑flow analysis and security policy development.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to enhance security operations and response capabilities.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, procedures and security artefacts.

Required profile

• Proven experience in cyber security operations within large enterprise organisations.
• Strong understanding of networking, systems administration, cloud and endpoint technologies.
• Experience investigating complex security incidents and analysing telemetry and indicators of compromise.
• Exposure to SIEM, EDR and NDR tools.
• Knowledge of micro‑segmentation platforms such as Illumio, Guardicore or VMware NSX.
• NV1 security clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell or Python is highly regarded.

Required skills

• SIEM
• EDR
• NDR
• Illumio
• Guardicore
• VMware NSX
• PowerShell
• Python
• Networking
• Systems administration
• Cloud technologies
• Endpoint technologies

What we offer

• 12‑month contract with an option for a further 12‑month extension.
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility on location.
• Opportunity to work within a government research and scientific environment.