Cyber security plays a crucial role in protecting our digital landscape. To achieve this, we are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to lead quality assurance activities across various cyber security initiatives.
Job Overview
This specified term role is available for 12 months and involves working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive collaboration. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on functional, regression, system, security and integration testing.
You will play a vital role in building the testing discipline within the cyber security program, helping protect our people, information and infrastructure from evolving threats. Your duties will include leading testing activities, developing and executing test cases and scenarios focused on security aspects, strategic planning and collaboration with stakeholders.
As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, you will also mentor other analysts, foster a culture of continuous review and improvement, and encourage innovation and the adoption of best practices in both functional and security testing domains.
Key Responsibilities
* Testing Activities: Oversee and manage functional, regression, system, integration, and cyber security testing activities, ensuring thorough and effective validation of software against security requirements and threat models.
* Cyber Security Test Design: Develop and execute test cases and scenarios focused on security aspects such as vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, secure code reviews, and compliance validation.
* Strategic Planning: Develop and implement detailed plans to describe, explain, and schedule the anticipated testing approach, including security testing strategies, aligning with organisational risk management and strategic goals.
* Reporting: Produce comprehensive test reports in tandem with key product releases, including security test findings, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations for stakeholders.
* Capability Building: Take responsibility for building the capability of test analysts, providing mentorship and guidance in security testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
* Innovation and Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous review and improvement, encouraging innovation and the adoption of best practices in both functional and security testing domains.
Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane preferred but all Australian Capital cities considered.
Tenure: Specified term of 12 months.
Eligibility: Applications are open to Australian Citizens, and the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible Working Arrangements: We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and Inclusion: We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.