Cybersecurity Analyst
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
The Cybersecurity Analyst protects the universitys digital environment by designing implementing and integrating security systems in alignment with security policies and procedures. He or she also responds to threats across on-premises and cloud systems. By ensuring compliance and safeguarding critical data this role enables secure uninterrupted operations that support the universitys mission of delivering quality education and research.
Responsibilities
Security Architecture Design and Integration
- Design architect and implement security systems ensuring alignment with corporate policies and local regulations.
- Perform security architecture reviews for hybrid environments including cloud on-premises and third-party integrations
- Perform cybersecurity risk assessments and/or penetration tests for new systems applications and technology implementations.
Incident Management & Response
- Act as the designated point-of-contact and primary responder to receive alerts from the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team upon detection of potential incidents ensuring effective coordination and execution of necessary response actions.
- Track remediation efforts for security gaps and audit findings.
- Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned to strengthen response processes.
Vulnerability Management
- Design and integrate security systems to reduce exposure to threats.
- Perform regular vulnerability scans across critical and high-value assets including applications.
- Track remediation progress and provide timely status reports to management.
- Work with developers to remediate application-level vulnerabilities promptly.
Risk Management & Security Reporting & Metrics
- Identify prioritise and manage cybersecurity risks by assessing their potential impact and coordinating the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
- Collect log and organise cybersecurity events incidents and vulnerability data in a centralised system.
- Analyse data to identify trends and provide actionable insights for management.
Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate the effectiveness of security standards and procedures regularly.
- Review post-incident actions and incorporate improvements into processes.
- Promote secure development practices and security awareness across teams.
- Encourage participation in security initiatives across divisions.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related discipline (Mastersdegree preferred)
- Preferred experience: Working with development teams to embed security in the software development lifecycle conducting secure code reviews and using automated scanning tools
- Relevant professional certifications such asCISSPCISM CISA CompTIA Security CEH
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Global Information Assurance Certificationsuch asGIACGSECGIACorGCIHpreferred.
- Cloud Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Speciality or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Additionaldesirable skills: Knowledge of secure coding practices application security frameworks (e.g. OWASP Top 10) and experience integrating security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles concepts threats and best practices from both defensive and incident response perspectives.
Hands-on experience in:
- Cloud security (AWS Azure GCP) and hybrid environments
- Security monitoring analytics and reporting using SIEM and EDR tools
- Vulnerability assessments and management across infrastructure and applications
- Network and infrastructure security including firewalls and endpoint protection
- Web and application security including OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices
Advanced knowledge in:
- Incident response and escalation including coordination with technical and business stakeholders.
- Vulnerability management frameworks and use of MITRE ATT&CK for threat analysis
- Able to developand improve of security playbooks post-incident reviews and lessons learned
Desirable Characteristics
- Strong communicationskillsand ableto explain complex technical concepts in clear simple terms to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capable of analysing situationsanticipatingrisks and making sound decisions under pressure.
- Proactivemindset takesinitiative toidentifyrisks suggest improvements and drive security awareness.
- High adaptability and continuous learning comfortable with change and committed to staying current with evolving threats and technologies.
- Attention todetailmeticulousin monitoring analysis and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Able to collaborateand work as a teamand workseffectively with colleagues across different departments to implement security measures.
Closing date: 15 May 2026
Please apply via thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates.
The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business Psychology Information Technology & Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.
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JCU offers globally-recognised degrees for full/part-time courses. Learn more about our wide range of world-class college degree courses in Singapore here.
