Lead Security Analyst / Cyber Threat Analyst

Location: ACT, SA
Security Clearance: Positive Vetting
Contract Period: 12 months + 2 × 12 month extension options
Closing: 11:59pm Wednesday 30 September 2026

Current and former ADF personnel encouraged to apply

The Opportunity:

The Security Analyst will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, and strengthening the organisation’s security posture through threat‑driven analysis, vulnerability assessment, incident monitoring, and the development of response procedures. Working closely with technical teams and security leadership, the role ensures that systems are protected against evolving threats and that effective security controls and response processes are in place.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Perform analysis of system security based on a threat-driven approach.

• Analyse threat intelligence for system specific threats.

• Monitor security events and information for security incidents.

• Develop and use incident response plans and playbooks. 

• Analyse security vulnerabilities and propose solutions. 

• Review current system security controls for vulnerabilities. 

• Develop procedures to monitor and analyse security information and events. 

• Support, plan and conduct test and evaluation activities for deliverable systems and products. 

• Support the Technical Leadership team as required.

Ready to Learn More?

If you have the skills and experience we're looking for and would like to learn more about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.