Information Security Analyst

Permanent positionFull time hoursHybrid work 2 days per week in officeSydney or Melbourne locationAbout UsAustralian Red Cross is part of the worlds largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for the roleThe Information Security Analyst plays a vital role in protecting the organisations technology environment by identifying analysing prioritising and mitigating cybersecurity events and addition to threat monitoring and incident response this role provides administrative oversight maintenance and Level 3 support for key security defence platforms across cloud and on-premises closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) ICT Infrastructure teams and external partners you will help tune detection platforms create new detection content conduct threat hunting and support root-cause investigations. You will also assist with security risk assessments exposure management audit responses and the ongoing enhancement of security policies standards and you will bring3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations such as SOC blue team operations incident response or digital ability to triage alerts conduct root-cause analysis execute mitigating containment actions and write clear technical incident reports for technical teams and administering and supporting core security platforms (SIEM EDR Email Security Secure Web Gateway) and collaborating with SOC teams to tune detection rules and eliminate false knowledge of security risk assessments vulnerability management penetration testing coordination and key standards/frameworks (such as ASD Essential Eight ISO 27001 and PCI DSS).Experience using automation to streamline security tasks alongside an understanding of secure infrastructure design (including IAM network storage and configuration management).Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cyber Security or a related field (or equivalent significant industry experience).Relevant industry certifications are highly regarded (e.g. Microsoft Security SC-200/SC-100 CompTIA CySA/Security BTL1 GIAC GCIH/GCIA ISO 27001 Implementer/Auditor or progress towards CISSP/CISM).Benefits that act for you while you act for humanityWork flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under ahybrid working modelwhich includes two days on-site and three days from homeFinancial wellbeing:In addition to your salary you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15900 for living expenses (such as rent groceries utility bills); up to $2650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual Health & Wellbeing:You can access a paid Me day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing development:Access to ongoing learning training and informationThis role is covered by the Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 5. Competitive salary superannuation access to salary additional enquiries please contact Nick Vine at for a confidential close:Wednesday 26th August 2026. Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement we appreciate all interest in our organisation we wont engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasionThank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out Ref #13752