$147,124 – $155,386 per annum (HEW Level 9), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Fixed-term contract, 2 Years
Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Detect, analyse and reduce cyber risk and help build the resilience that protects our entire university community.
Cyber threats are evolving fast, and Macquarie University is investing in the specialist capability needed to stay ahead of them. As our Senior Threat and Vulnerability Analyst, you will play a pivotal part in reducing cyber risk exposure across a complex IT environment spanning infrastructure, applications and cloud platforms.
This role sits at the heart of our Cyber Security Operations function, providing dedicated capability to identify, analyse and prioritise vulnerabilities, and to monitor and assess emerging threats. Your work will enable faster, better-coordinated remediation with system owners and more consistent, risk-based decision-making informed by high-quality threat intelligence.
If you are a cyber security specialist who enjoys turning technical findings into clear, actionable advice and you want your expertise to have genuine impact at scale, this is an opportunity to help shape the University's cyber posture as we prepare for an increasingly complex threat landscape.
About the Role
Reporting to our Cyber Security Operations Manager, you will support the operational delivery of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) and vulnerability management capabilities across Macquarie University and its entities. Your focus will be the timely identification, analysis, prioritisation and remediation of security threats and vulnerabilities, enabling informed, risk-based decision-making. Key responsibilities include:
Identifying, assessing and prioritising security threats and vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications and cloud environments, using industry-standard tools and providing risk-based remediation recommendations.
Overseeing the end-to-end remediation of identified vulnerabilities, working with system and service owners, tracking progress, escalating risks and helping ensure timely closure.
Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of cyber threat intelligence, monitoring threat feeds, advisories and emerging risks and assessing their relevance to the University's environment.
Liaising with vendors and service providers to help meet contractual security requirements and address identified gaps.
Helping drive continuous improvement of vulnerability management and threat intelligence processes, tooling and reporting, including automation and AI-enabled capabilities.
Providing subject matter expertise for cyber security investigations, incidents and risk assessments, and offering surge input to technical architecture reviews as required.
Developing and maintaining documentation, procedures, dashboards, reports and metrics that improve visibility of cyber risk exposure, vulnerability trends and remediation progress.
Building stakeholder partnerships and providing trusted advice to encourage adoption of security best practices.
About Us
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, People and Operations lead a broad portfolio encompassing the professional and business services of the Macquarie University Group, including Human Resources, Information Technology, Group Marketing, Future Students, and Shared Services.
Macquarie University Information Technology (MQ IT) embraces the University's mission to be bold, distinctive, progressive and transformational. We are a trusted business partner with an ethos of service, applying a collaborative partnership approach to transformation across the education, research and health portfolios. Within MQ IT, the Information Security team helps the University meet its compliance obligations and protects its people, information and systems from information security risks.
About You (Selection Criteria)
You are a cyber security specialist who combines strong technical analysis with clear communication, translating complex findings into practical, risk-informed recommendations. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities and enjoy building effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of technical understanding.
Relevant experience and/or qualifications in cyber security, information technology or a related discipline, with extensive experience in vulnerability management, threat intelligence or security operations within a complex IT environment.
Experience using vulnerability scanning and/or security analysis tools (e.g. Tenable, Project Discovery, Qualys, OpenVAS or similar).
Sound understanding and application of cyber threat intelligence concepts, including threat actors, attack vectors and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
Proven ability to analyse technical outputs and translate findings into actionable recommendations that reduce risk, together with knowledge of infrastructure, application and cloud security concepts.
Exposure to threat intelligence platforms, SIEM or security tooling (e.g. Defender, CrowdStrike), plus analytical and problem-solving capability.
Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to engage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet multiple deadlines, working effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.
Work hours may vary from time to time to accommodate business needs.
How to Apply
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).
Applications Close
Applications will close on 25th August at 11 PM (AEST).
Why Join Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University:
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Extensive training and professional development programs
Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
Onsite vacation care during school holidays
Discounted health insurance
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Applications Close:
25/08/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.
