Description:
This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading
Our client is an Education provider in Western Australia and they are looking for a great Business Analyst to join their cyber Essential 8 project.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in cybersecurity, specifically with the Australian Essential 8 mitigation strategies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in analyzing, implementing, and optimizing our client's cybersecurity measures to ensure robust protection against cyber threats to comply with Australian and Western Australian government standards.
Conditions
- 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week on a quarter daily rate increment arrangement
- Perth western suburb locations (WFH must be requested as per client's requirements) On-Site and remote work as required by our client.
- Perth based candidates only, please. This role requires the candidate to be in the office as directed by our client. NO FULL REMOTE WORK ALLOWED.
- Higher education industry award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances and superannuation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and Assess: Conduct thorough analysis of current cybersecurity measures and identify areas for improvement in alignment with the Essential 8 framework.
- Implementation: Lead the implementation from a Business Analysis perspective of Essential 8 mitigation strategies, including:
- Patch Applications: Ensure timely patching of applications to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Patch Operating Systems: Oversee the regular patching of operating systems to maintain security.
- Multi-Factor Authentication: Enforce multi-factor authentication to enhance access security.
- Restrict Administrative Privileges: Limit administrative privileges to reduce the risk of security breaches.
- Application Control: Develop and maintain application control policies to prevent unauthorized software execution.
- Restrict Microsoft Office Macros: Implement and manage restrictions on Microsoft Office macros to mitigate potential threats.
- User Application Hardening: Enhance security by hardening user applications and ensuring compliance with best practices.
- Regular Backups: Oversee the regular backup processes to ensure data integrity and availability in case of incidents.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in cybersecurity, with specific experience in the Australian Essential 8 framework.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in implementing and managing the Essential 8 mitigation strategies.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex cybersecurity issues.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive daily rate and opportunity to be part of a large team.
- Engaged and motivated management team.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth by working with a world class education provider.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Do not miss out on an opportunity to work for this great Australian Education provider!
For a confidential discussion and further information, please send your CV in MS Word format via the link provided, alternatively, please email a copy to kevin.gonzalez@hudson.com, quoting job number 244352 and Kevin Gonzalez, our Business Analysis Talent Specialist, thanks.