Email Security Analyst

Core Responsibilities

1. Assists and responds independently to cyber security alerts cyber incidents or related security investigations. Identifies real-time complex attack patterns and suggests mitigation strategies.

2. Supports the processes tools and measures to monitor and detect compromises risks vulnerabilities network security threats tools and tactics used by modern and emerging threat actors. Facilitates security operations and incident response technologies and methodologies.

3. Develops manages maintains and enhances security controls (alerts rules policies and signatures) for the security platforms.

4. Monitors the network environment for new and evolving cyber threats and provides preventive and remedial solutions. Identifies malicious activity by performing analysis on logs traffic flows and other investigative detective activities.

5. Conducts penetration testing vulnerability assessments and threat modeling. Evaluates risks and makes recommendations.

6. Performs analysis and provides written assessments focused on threats vulnerabilities and technologies relevant to Vanguard infrastructure.

7. Collaborates with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings to address incidents in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Provides department support to the business on enterprise-wide security initiatives and projects.

8. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related work experience with two years experience in threat analysis.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be obtain CISSP within one year of hire.

Additional Job Description

• Monitor and respond to email-based threats such as phishing malware and spam.
• Configure and maintain email security tools (e.g. Proofpoint Microsoft Defender).
• Investigate suspicious email activity and support incident response efforts.
• Implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across email platforms.
• Analyze email traffic patterns to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
• Educate users on secure email practices and handle email-related support requests

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.