Proactively monitor and respond to cybersecurity events with a focus on automation, continual improvement, analysis and incident response. 

• Identify & implement cybersecurity improvements
• Contribute to the university policy, governance and security awareness activities.
• Enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst achieving your career goals  

We offer an exciting opportunity for a Security Analyst ($83,274 - $92,085) to join our world-leading institution at James Cook University (JCU).   This full-time, continuing appointment can be based at one of our world class facilities at JCU Cairns or Townsville

What you can accomplish in the Role

Working alongside security and technology teams in JCU you will monitor ICT services (on premises, hosted, and cloud) and the external environment for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, malware, other threats and incidents, and coordinate appropriate responses.

Applying high level analytical skill and incident handling experience, on a daily basis you will be hands-on analysing cyber-threat intelligence, correlating actionable events, and coordinate mitigation and prevention strategies across the university.

What you will bring to the Role 

Using your analysis and reporting skills, you will report on cybersecurity metrics with which to measure the effectiveness of information security controls. The ability to provide regular operational vulnerability and incident reports to stakeholders is key to your success, as is identifying urgent matters for escalating to management.

Why JCU

Consistently voted in the top 2% of universities worldwide, JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities.  JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

 We support our people through the provision of:

 generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributions

• ongoing professional and career development
• attractive options for salary packaging
• Re-location assistance may be provided

How to apply

Visit the Careers JCU website – vacancy reference 17140

Applications close: 9 August 2020