In-Demand Security analyst Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Associate Security Analyst
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Scripting
- Communication skills
9d
SOC Analyst L2
AC3 —Melbourne VIC
- $600 - $650 a day
- Overtime
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
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Associate Configuration Analyst/Configuration Analyst
Northrop Grumman —Melbourne VIC
- $54,400 - $98,300 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
14d
Product Manager (Business Analyst)
Archa Limited —Melbourne VIC
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- Agile
- In-person
Quick Apply
11d
Business Analyst
CYOS Solutions —Melbourne VIC
- $100 - $120 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Agile
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
7d
Physical SOC Analyst, AWS Security
Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Customer service
- AWS
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Security Analyst
Hume City Council —Broadmeadows VIC
- $83,714.28 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Management
Quick Apply
4d
Analyst
Victoria Police —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
1d
Investment Operations Analyst – Valuations Hybrid
Hostplus —Melbourne VIC
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
14d
Cybersecurity Analyst
Sigma Healthcare —Preston VIC
- From $9,500 a month
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- AWS
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
1d
ICT Business Analyst (Supply Chain)
Solar Battery Group —Box Hill VIC
- $79,500 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
Quick Apply
3d
Expressions of Interest - Government & Defence - Australia Wide
Toll Group —Laverton North VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Business
PKI Analyst / Developer (Jellyfish)
Accenture —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Scripting
- On-the-job training
- Parental leave
Investigative Analyst, EPP - RITA, EPP - RITA
Amazon Support Services Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
9d
Transport Operational Analyst | Truganina VIC
CEVALogistics —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Disability insurance
- Parental leave
Service Desk Analyst
AC3 —Melbourne VIC
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Microsoft Office
Quick Apply
Test Analyst
Fujitsu —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Azure
- DevOps
- Agile
11d
Analyst - Enterprise Risk Advisory 5A
Genpact Australia Pty Ltd —Docklands VIC
- Full-time
- English
- Research
- Finance
Quick Apply
SAP Security/ GRC Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services —Melbourne VIC
- Management
- No degree
Business Analyst
Accenture —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- On-the-job training
- Parental leave

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Associate Security Analyst

Department of Education -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$81,496 - $98,955 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

CISSP
CEH
Incident response
Bachelor's degree
NIST standards
Splunk
Scripting
ServiceNow
Vulnerability management
SIEM
Diploma
Cybersecurity
CompTIA Security+
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $81,496 - $98,955

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: IT and telecommunications

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1934308

Associate Security Analyst is a critical role and member of the Security Operations team tasked with protecting the Department's digital environment, including schools by monitoring systems and identifying potential security threats at an early stage. This role serves as a foundation in cybersecurity, requiring strong attention to detail, basic technical knowledge, and a willingness to continuously learn while supporting the overall security operations of the Department.

About the role:

Working in a fast-paced, high-volume, and complex environment, the role is responsible for analysing alerts generated by security tools such as SIEMs, firewalls, and endpoint protection platforms, performing initial investigations, and working closely with Senior Security Analysts on escalated incidents. In addition to threat monitoring, the role will assist with incident response activities, maintain detailed documentation, and help improve security processes and detection capabilities. This role serves as a foundation in cybersecurity, requiring strong attention to detail, basic technical knowledge, and a willingness to continuously learn while supporting the overall security operations of the Department.

The role also develops and provides inputs to high-quality reporting and data insights for internal and external stakeholders on cyber incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities including performance, recovery, and remediation activities. The role works closely with multi-disciplinary ICT teams, school technical teams, other divisions, and external agencies including the Victorian Government Cyber Incident Response Service (CIRS), the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), and the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC).

Key Responsibilities

Performs monitoring, triage and analysis of cybersecurity events
Provides incident response as part of cyber security incident response team and coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery activities
Provides input to and perform investigations and threat hunting activities
Performs basic security platform administration activities like health checks
Maintains accurate incident records, artefacts and case notes and supports the preparation of incident reports
Develop reporting and data insights on incidents, threats and vulnerabilities, to support security operational and regulatory reporting.
Work closely with schools and corporate technical teams to achieve required security outcomes
Perform other security operational activities as delegated to maintain and enhance the Department's security posture.

Required Skills

Strong expertise in operating systems, networks and security concepts
Hands-on experience in the usage of the below tools to support incident response:

SIEM: Microsoft Sentinel and/or Splunk
EDR: Microsoft Defender
ServiceNow
Vulnerability Management: Tenable

Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, incident response frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK and threat modelling
Have an aptitude for security threat investigations and scripting
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree /Diploma (or studying towards) in Cyber Security or a related field.
1+ years of experience in cyber related fields preferably in a large and complex environment

Desirable Certifications

Industry certifications (or studying towards) CC, CISSP, CEH, SANS, Security+

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiv ersity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Ashok Sangra - [email protected]
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on 15-07-2026

Applications close Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11.59pm

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1 July 2026

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