Cyber Security Analyst

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.

Realise your potential at yourtown

your opportunity

Join yourtown’s ID&T team as the Cyber Security Analyst to investigate, and report on information security and data loss alerts. In this newly created position, you will contribute to the development of response plans, policies and procedures to protect yourtown’s IT systems and infrastructure from security threats and vulnerabilities.

In this role you will:

• Monitor and assess the information security and related environments for security events, providing recommendations to leadership, and taking the necessary steps to remediate unacceptable risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their business needs to uphold and enhance their security standards.
• Create policies and procedures to resolve issues and protect yourtown’s information systems and infrastructure from security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop options and solutions to data loss issues and contribute to the remediation and recovery activities.
• Proactively provide guidance to yourtown team members on cyber security practices and additional solutions that can be applied to achieve program objectives.

what we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Possess extensive expertise in cyber security, with a strong specialisation in implementing and optimising data loss prevention strategies.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline are considered highly advantageous.
• In depth knowledge of cyber security principles, technologies, and best practices, including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience with security technologies and tools, such as SIEM, DLP, EDR, CASB, and threat hunting platforms. In addition, you also possess experience in Microsoft security technologies such as Compliance Manager, Sentinel, and Defender.
• Exhibit excellent organisational skills, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills to engage and influence key stakeholders effectively.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• hybrid working environment, with flexible working arrangements
• access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries, pharmaceutical, automotive services, as well as things like clothing, books, electricals, furniture, and even holidays!
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

how to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/

Contact: Lily Welch | Talent Acquisition Specialist | lwelch@yourtown.com.au

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"