Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Senior Cyber Security Specialist
Financial Services
$150k - $170k +Super
Sydney - Hybrid

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Cyber Security Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the information security framework through the implementation of new initiatives and technologies, as well as the operation of existing security controls and processes. They are offering an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation that is reinventing itself to remain successful in a rapidly changing market after more than 50 profitable years as one of Australia’s leading providers of lenders mortgage insurance.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining security tools and technologies such as firewalls, EDR/XDR systems, antivirus software, DLP software, reverse proxies, network/application scanners, multi-factor authentication software and SIEM to ensure effective security operations.
• Continuously monitoring networks, systems, and applications for suspicious activities or anomalies that could indicate a security breach or threat.
• Responding promptly to security incidents, including investigating, analyzing, and mitigating security breaches or incidents to minimize their impact and prevent future occurrences.
• Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications, and recommending or implementing measures to mitigate or remediate these vulnerabilities.
• Evaluating and designing security solutions and architectures to ensure that systems, networks, and applications are adequately protected against cyber threats, adhering to security best practices and industry standards.
• Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting threat intelligence information to understand emerging threats and trends, and proactively implementing measures to defend against potential cyber attacks.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 5 years in a cyber security role.
• Tertiary qualification in an IT related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience
• Viewing cybersecurity from a DevSecOps lens and integrating security practices and principles into the DevOps workflow
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills.
• Results driven self-starter comfortable working in a team environment.

If this opportunity speaks to you and your skills and experience directly align, please submit application with relevant CV attached.