Cyber Security Officer (Bathurst)

About the role

Cyber Security NSW is recruiting two ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) Cyber Security Officers for its Cyber Technical Centre in Bathurst. The role suits candidates with a genuine passion for cyber security and experience in a technical IT environment who want to build their career in regional NSW. Office attendance is required at least three days per week, with a 50% office presence; flexibility in responding to cyber security incidents is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and targeted vulnerability and security scans across authorised NSW Government infrastructure.
• Analyse scan results and provide timely, actionable reports to stakeholders.
• Assess vulnerabilities, CVEs and cyber threats to determine potential exposure across government systems.
• Interpret technical data to produce reports, visualisations and recommendations supporting risk reduction.
• Collect, document and maintain information on systems, assets and architectures.
• Support penetration testing activities and ensure the security and integrity of team tools and systems.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and industry developments.

Required profile

• Experience using vulnerability scanning tools and producing high-quality technical reports.
• Understanding of cyber security vulnerabilities, risks and remediation approaches.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and analyse large volumes of technical information clearly.
• Sound knowledge of introductory information security and/or cyber security principles.
• Australian citizen able to obtain and maintain a Baseline National Security Clearance and pass a police check.

Required skills

• Vulnerability scanning, assessment and reporting
• CVE analysis and threat analysis
• Penetration testing support and security monitoring
• Technical reporting and data analysis

What we offer

• Salary grade 5/6, $102,936 to $113,579 plus superannuation and annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements and a 35-hour week with flex time accrual.
• Learning and development, wellbeing support and four weeks annual leave.

To apply, submit an online application with a resume (max four pages) and a cover letter (max two pages).