Cyber Security Operations Senior Analyst

Cyber Security Operations Senior Analyst Location: Darlington Campus Full time continuing opportunity Be a key contributor to the University’s Cyber Security Operations Strategy and Delivery Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Cyber Security Operations Senior Analyst supports the successful delivery of the cyber security operations portfolio, by providing administrative and operational support in coordination with the University’s Managed Security Service Providers, and internal partners to ensure that cyber security incidents are identified and responded to, and that the University’s information assets are adequately protected. The role supports a team of Subject Matter Experts in the delivery of Security Operations services through the delivery of administrative and operational support for security incident management; security investigations; vulnerability assessment and management; and control remediation activities. Your key responsibilities will be to: deliver cyber security operations services including security monitoring, detection, incident response, and vulnerability management capabilities contribute to the response to cyber security incidents and the investigation of security breaches, and where necessary, direct University stakeholders on containment, eradication and remediation actions provide strategic and/or operational information security advice to clients and ICT stakeholders maintain an awareness of the University’s internal and external environment for emerging threats and provide advice the as appropriate assess the vulnerability status of the University’s ICT environments in coordination with managed security service providers and validate the scope and priority of remediation requirements coordinate the delivery of security assessment services to ICT and University-wide stakeholders using accredited third-party assessors administer cyber security controls that are within the operational responsibility of ICT Cyber Security. About you demonstrated experience in cyber security operations focused on incident management in complex ICT environments GCIH / GPEN / GCFA or equivalent cyber security certifications ability to independently identify and recommend solutions to information security issues and process inefficiencies expert knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices ability to assist leadership in advice regarding information security and work as part of a team in a complex organisational structure and ICT environment strong project, analysis, problem solving, and business relationship skills Benefits flexible working options to support you to balance your work and family staff study benefit on selected University of Sydney postgraduate coursework studies onsite healthcare general practitioner (GP) services to all staff access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres. Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kimberley Smith, Recruitment Operations by email to kimberley.smith@sydney.edu.au . © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 26 May 2026 11:59 PM