Key Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed assessments of systems, networks, and applications to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential security risks and vulnerabilities
- Coordinate and lead investigations into security incidents and breaches, conducting root cause analysis and developing effective mitigation strategies and controls
- Continuously research emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors to maintain a current understanding of the evolving threat landscape
- Develop and implement proactive threat intelligence strategies to detect, assess, and defend against future attacks and malicious activity
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and remediate security weaknesses across IT infrastructure and applications
- Perform malware analysis to uncover, assess, and respond to potential threats impacting system and network integrity
- Analyze alerts and threat data from security tools, including intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), web proxies, endpoint security platforms, and vulnerability management solutions
Reporting:
The Cyber Security Analyst reports directly to the Manager.
Working Hours:
Full-time position: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience:
At least 5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity analysis, security operations, or IT security may be accepted in lieu of formal qualifications
Required Skills:
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and common attack vectors
- Experience with security monitoring tools, vulnerability scanners, and incident response platforms
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
- Familiarity with SIEM, endpoint protection, network security tools, and basic scripting or automation
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with a detail-oriented mindset
- Effective communication skills to present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or SSCP are desirable
Performance Goals:
- Ensure continuous monitoring of systems to detect and respond to threats effectively
- Minimize vulnerabilities through timely assessments and remediation
- Maintain clear and updated documentation of security controls and procedures
- Support compliance and risk reduction across ICT environments through collaborative and proactive analysis
If you're a security-minded professional with a passion for protecting digital assets and improving organizational resilience, we welcome your application. Please send your resume to [email protected]
About Company
Shoolin Consultancy Pty Ltd is an innovative Australian resourcing and ICT consultancy firm, committed to delivering dependable and tailored ICT solutions. We are currently seeking detail-oriented and proactive Cyber Security Analysts to strengthen our security posture by monitoring systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response activities.