Cyber Security Analyst

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and protecting critical information systems? As a Security Analyst at Downer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organisation’s digital assets. You’ll work closely with our IT security team to monitor, analyse, and respond to threats, perform security assessments, and implement proactive measures to keep our systems secure. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to a safer and more resilient organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security events, alerts, and logs to detect, investigate, and respond to potential security incidents.
• Analyse data and artifacts to identify indicators of compromise, emerging threats, and suspicious activities.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits on systems, applications, and networks.
• Participate in incident response activities including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Maintain and manage security tools and technologies such as SIEM systems, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus solutions.
• Document and report security incidents, risks, and remediation actions to stakeholders.
• Support development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide guidance to IT teams and business units on security measures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with external vendors, partners, and security organisations to share threat intelligence.
• Assist in third-party and vendor risk assessments, including review of security documentation and questionnaires.
• Stay up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends.
• Contribute to risk assessments, risk registers, and reporting on risk metrics and trends.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field, with relevant certifications (CC, CEH, CompTIA Security+ preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a cybersecurity role, including monitoring, incident response, risk management, compliance and vulnerability assessment.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices (NIST, ISO27001, ASD E8).
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus solutions, and vulnerability scanners.
• Knowledge of common threats and attack vectors, including malware, phishing, ransomware, and APTs.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills to assess and respond to complex security incidents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating technical findings for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and keeping abreast of the latest cybersecurity developments.
• Understanding of cloud security principles, data classification, and legal/compliance considerations.

Benefits Of Working with Downer 

• Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
• Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:
  • Professional development programs
    • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
• Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:
  • Flexible work arrangements
    • Parental leave
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
• A range of Corporate Benefits, including: 
  • Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)

Why Downer?

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.