Cyber Security Technical Specialist

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

10 Apr 2023 11:59pm

Job Title

Cyber Security Technical Specialist

Job Summary

Job Description

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Cyber Security Technical Specialist/ Incident Responder. This role is perfect for a highly motivated and passionate individual with existing Cyber Security technical experience, or someone with highly technical transferable skills looking to move across into a Cyber Security career pathway.

Opportunity available preferably in Canberra, however also open to Melbourne candidates.

The opportunity:

As a Cyber Security Technical Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for Cyber Security monitoring and Incident Response activities. You will also be involved in and gain exposure to threat hunting, purple teaming, detection development, security engineering and technical deep dive activities.

This role will also require someone with the ability to impart technical knowledge and mentor junior analysts.

To be successful in this role, you need to have the ability and willingness to learn and pick up technical concepts quickly.

Please note all candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a minimum of NV1 AGSVA security clearance to be considered. This role will require you to hold and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance.

Your key responsibilities and major tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Respond to security incidents, following the incident response process to resolve information security incidents.

• Take part in, and lead threat hunt and deep dive activities.

• Perform technical escalation tasks and train/mentor junior analysts.

• Identify gaps in service areas and contribute to development of recommendations for appropriate security controls solutions to be implemented to resolve.

• Collaborate with various teams across the organisation to facilitate improved security posture

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. To hit the ground running we are looking for individuals who can confidently demonstrate the following:

• Hold a minimum of NV1 AGSVA security clearance

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an ICT Security Role

• Proficient with Windows and Linux administration and usage

• Understanding of network security architectures, topologies, security services and protocols.

• Understanding of the Mitre Att&ck framework/ cyber kill chain

• Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn

• Be able to work collaboratively with others

• Be able to convey technical information and guide others technically

• Strong leadership skills, demonstrate empathy, high level of emotional intelligence and work with the team

Our perks & benefits:

• Work-life integration – we understand life happens when you’re busy making other plans, so we offer flexibility around where, and when you work.

• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.

• Professional development program.

• An epic (free) Telstra mobile phone plan.

• Laptop/Device allowance renewed every 2 years.

• Purchased Annual Leave scheme.

• Discounted Telstra products and services.

• Continuous Service Recognition for those who are coming across from a Federal Government agency to Telstra.

We fully embrace flexibility and choice at Telstra and it’s as unique as you. We believe every role can flex in some way and encourage you to work where, when, and how you are most engaged, safe, and productive. Talk to us about how a role could be flexible for you!

On the cusp of the next technological transformation in the digital world, Telstra has and continues to be at the forefront of local and global innovation. Come disrupt and lead the industry as we build the networks for the future and push the boundaries of what’s possible with technology.

We’re after the right blend of experience and enthusiasm and look for cultural add, rather than cultural fit. We benefit from the unique gifts and backgrounds of each person in our business and push for diversity of thought in all we do.