Principal Cyber Security Analyst

From $129,747pa + 12% super + 9day fortnight (RDO)

From $129,747pa up to $146,832pa + 12% super (level 8)

72.5 hour fortnight

Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.

Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Cyber Security Analyst and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

Are you a cyber security expert passionate about safeguarding critical information? Do you thrive on leading security initiatives and influencing best practices? Join as our Principal Cyber Security Analyst, where you'll take charge of our security landscape, ensuring council data remains protected, available, and compliant.

As the Principal Cyber Security Analyst, you will oversee the council’s information security program, leading proactive monitoring, policy development, and incident response. You’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, strengthen security awareness, and implement best-in-class solutions to fortify our cyber defences.

Additional you will:

Implement, maintain, and monitor ICT security policies and procedures

Manage security tools to detect and respond to cyber threats effectively

Lead incident response and ensure ongoing compliance with security regulations

Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

Champion security awareness across the council and external partners

Develop and maintain security strategies, roadmaps, and budgets

To excel as a Principal Cyber Security Analyst, you will bring a wealth of experience and expertise in safeguarding digital assets and managing security risks, ideally within complex ICT environments: You will have:

Ability to develop and enforce security strategies that align with business needs

Expertise in identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and handling security incidents

Experience in implementing and maintaining information security frameworks such as ISO 27001

Deep understanding of IT infrastructure and public cloud environments

Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners

Ability to assess security risks, conduct impact analysis, and implement proactive measures

Capable of educating teams on cyber threats and best practices to strengthen security resilience

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

See it.

To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.

Shape it.

You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.

Live it.

Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.

Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training and Research Scheme (STARS).

Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.

Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.

Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.

Our Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

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