Senior Cloud Incident Response Analyst
Your new team
Join our Technology Security team, where you'll play a crucial role in protecting Auto & General's cloud infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. As part of the Security division, our team works at the forefront of cloud security, leading incident response activities and building advanced security capabilities. You'll collaborate with talented professionals across Technology and other business units to safeguard our systems and data. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on our security posture as we continue our journey to becoming Australia's best insurer.
The role
As a Senior Cloud Incident Response Analyst, you'll lead and manage cloud security incident response activities, investigating, containing, and mitigating security incidents across our cloud environments. Reporting to the Head of Technology Security, you'll provide expert guidance on cloud-specific threats and vulnerabilities while helping to establish a centralised advanced incident response capability.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Leading response activities to critical incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities across AWS and GCP environments\
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Supporting the establishment of a centralised advanced incident response capability to proactively defend A&G's cloud infrastructure
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Reviewing and uplifting incident response tooling, including dedicated out-of-band and forensics environments, incident tracking systems, and communication tools
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Implementing automation foundations and standards using DevOps and cloud industry practices and frameworks
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Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support security operations
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Acting as an ambassador for digital security across the business, building relationships and ensuring effective dialogue between teams
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Supporting cyber security projects and initiatives with timely judgment and technical expertise\
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Collaborating with internal stakeholders to promote a strong risk and compliance culture aligned with APRA's prudential standards
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Providing on-call or shift support outside normal business hours when required
What experience you'll bring
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A minimum of 7+ years' experience working in cyber security with a focus on incident response and cloud security
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Demonstrated experience in incident response is essential
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Proven network experience across cloud and on-premise environments, with strong proficiency in design, implementation, and support of network infrastructure
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Expertise in AWS and/or GCP cloud security controls and technologies
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Strong understanding of network security practices and SIEM
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Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies
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Experience with DevSecOps principles and tooling
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Skilled in DevOps toolchains including Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps
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Cloud security certifications in AWS or GCP (desirable)
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Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC2 (desirable)
Location
Close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues. Conveniently based at Toowong Village tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River, our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.
The benefits of working at A&G
Be rewarded — we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
Work flexibility — with options to work from home up to two days per week after probation.
Options for leave — life happens, so we've got volunteer days, an additional paid 'ME' day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
Grow with us — we've got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
Give back — our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you're passionate about.
Take care of yourself — your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
Celebrate the wins — we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you've got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
Save money — as well as discounts on insurance products, we've teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.
About us
Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community. Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, and Coles Insurance. We're excited about the future and we're always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia's best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.
Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.
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