Cyber Security Analyst Sydney Contract Full Time

Cyber Security Analyst

Macquarie University

Location / Employment Type
North Ryde, Sydney NSW (Hybrid) | Full Time  2 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Salary
$114,992 – $124,676 per annum (HEW Level 7) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading

Company

Macquarie University is a leading Australian university recognised for excellence in education, research and healthcare. Its Information Technology division delivers secure, innovative digital services that support a vibrant academic community while protecting critical systems, data and research through a collaborative and forward-thinking cyber security program.

About Job

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will strengthen the University’s cyber defence capability through security monitoring, incident response, threat detection and vulnerability management. The role includes penetration testing, SIEM and EDR optimisation, cloud security, security engineering, mentoring junior analysts and improving cyber resilience across enterprise technology environments.

About You

You will have experience in cyber security operations with strong skills in incident response, SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, cloud security and security monitoring. The ideal candidate combines analytical problem-solving, scripting or automation experience, knowledge of cyber security frameworks and the ability to communicate technical risks while collaborating across a complex enterprise environment.

Apply

Apply  directly at Careers  Macquarie University by submitting your CV and cover letter