Security Analyst

Description:

Client: Local GovernmentHourly rate: $85 per hour + superLocation: MaroochydoreStart Date: 10th March 2025Temporary Contract: 12 monthsHybrid
About The Role
As a Security Analyst you’ll play a crucial role in designing, planning, and implementing IT security strategies that protect Council’s information assets. You will help ensure the integrity and security of Council’s systems while mentoring staff and contributing to the development of security policies, tools, and technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical security expertise in relation to the design, planning, integration and implementation of appropriate security initiatives with reference to the Queensland Government Essential 8 and the international framework ISO27001.Provide technical security expertise in relation to intelligent auditing, monitoring and logging toolsets for Council systems.
Evaluate, compare, and support the implementation and integration of cybersecurity tools, ranging from best of breed individual Cybersecurity products to whole of business Cybersecurity suites
Involved in the development and implementation of security policies and design and configure technology controls to ensure that Council’s information assets are protected from accidental or malicious damage.
Involved in Cybersecurity audit activities to ensure ongoing compliance to the relevant standards and legislation.
Essential Requirements
Experience with email security protocols and processes, including but not limited to SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Phishing and Keyword Filtering (Lexicons).
Experience supporting the design, implementation and management of a broad range of Cybersecurity tooling.
Experience in the development and publication of Cybersecurity policies, coupled with periodic auditing exposure to ensure compliance to relevant standards.
Design, implementation and ongoing management of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Interested?
You’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding service and contributing to a sustainable future. You’ll also have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance, innovation, and community engagement.
Please apply via the link if you are interested in this role.