Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 pa, PSCSAA 2022
Join our team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility while improving the lives of Western Australians.
At Finance we’re committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.
We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.
Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.
Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the ‘best place to work’ which means we value flexibility and diversity.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
- generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.
- flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.
About The Role:
The Senior Cyber Security Analysts are responsible for ensuring the security of the Departments technology eco system, identifying and mitigating potential cyber threats and providing guidance and recommendations to improve the overall security posture of the Department.
About You:
We are seeking skilled cyber security professionals with expertise in cyber risk management, security operations, incident response, and security architecture. The role requires highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to effectively liaise with a variety of stakeholders, including the Technology Services Leadership team and across Finance, and also external cyber security agencies.
The leadership context for this position is personal leadership: this means that you take personal accountability for delivering excellence and can show how you support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You build and nurture relationships and you are willing to seek feedback and learn. The successful candidates will demonstrate the behaviours and mindsets in this context when undertaking the role. For more information about leadership expectations, see PSC Leadership Expectations.
How to Apply:
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees, preferably one being a current or recent line manager.
- Covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, providing examples of your ability to meet the below essential work-related requirements of the role in the context of personal leadership and Finance’s Values.
- Considerable experience in cyber security, with a focus on cyber risk management, security operations, incident response, and security architecture.
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with ability to liaise and deliver a customer-centric service.
You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.
Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.
You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department’s Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.
Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Joshua Chua on (08) 6551 1232 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 and quote VCID02983 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
Currently there is two (2) permanent full-time positions available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.