Senior Security Analyst, Aspirante. Brisbane QLD. Security (Information & Communication Technology). Contract/Temp. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Aspirante is working with a local government department to assist in their search for a senior security analyst position. This is a 5-month contract through the end of June with a likely extension. The role would be suited to a well-experienced security analyst who is also interested in working across some security admin responsibilities.

Role Purpose: As a senior member of the Security Operations team, you will manage ICT operational security infrastructure, address security risks and vulnerabilities, and support the development and implementation of security best practices. Reporting to the Security Operations Team Leader, this role does not have financial or human resource delegations.

Key responsibilities: Provide expert advice on the planning, development, and implementation of operational security infrastructure. Monitor the security compliance maturity of the technical environment; lead security risk and vulnerability assessments in line with relevant standards and frameworks (e.g., ACSC Essential Eight, industry best practices). Develop and maintain effective work practices, ensuring management is informed of risks, operational issues, and emerging trends. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including other public-sector agencies, vendors, and partners.

Technical Requirements: demonstrated experience managing operational security in an enterprise ICT environment.

Proficiency in analysis, scripting/automation, configuration, deployment, and improvement of at least three of the following (or similar) technologies: Scripting: PowerShell.

Microsoft Security Products: Defender (endpoint anti-virus for workstations and servers). Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Intune (including security baseline policy creation and management). PKI. Purview. Sentinel (including experience in Kusto Query Language, KQL).

Web Proxy: Zscaler. Experience working with Microsoft E5 security products to enhance an organization’s “Secure Score.” Familiarity with migrating Windows 10/11 and Windows server security policies from traditional directory environments (e.g., Active Directory, SCCM) to Intune.

Other Requirements: Strong organizational skills to balance project and operational responsibilities, including risk mitigation. Commitment to producing quality outcomes, maintaining documentation, and meeting stakeholder expectations. Collaborative mindset: ability to work effectively within a team and communicate progress or issues promptly. Willingness to take personal responsibility for objectives and deadlines, demonstrating initiative, energy, and drive.

Deliverables: Contribute to day-to-day operational security tasks, including incident management and change management. Develop documentation, reports, and other necessary artefacts. Own and deliver enhancement requests for relevant operational security processes and technologies. Be available for after-hours contact to assist with major operational security incidents (if required).

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If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, feel free to email chenderson@aspirante.com.au to arrange a call.