Senior Cyber Security Analyst
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Job Summary
- Protect university systems and data ensuring a secure digital environment for students and staff.
- Engage in advanced threat detection vulnerability management and cutting-edge cybersecurity practices.
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $116262 $127078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
UWA Technology serves as a strategic enabler of teaching learning research and administrative excellence. It provides the technological infrastructure digital tools and support services necessary to foster innovation collaboration and efficiency across the institution. By ensuring the reliability security and accessibility of education technology research systems and professional services platforms IT enhances the overall experience for students faculty researchers and staff. The function also drives digital transformation supports data-driven decision-making and ensures compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards. Ultimately IT plays a critical role in advancing the universitys mission by leveraging technology to create a connected efficient and future-ready academic environment.
About the opportunity
- UWA Technology enables teaching research and administration by providing secure reliable and innovative digital infrastructure and services.
- The Cyber Security Operations role focuses on monitoring analyzing and responding to threats conducting proactive threat hunting and managing vulnerabilities.
- Responsibilities include incident response malware analysis collaboration with IT teams and maintaining awareness of evolving cyber threats.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in information or cyber security.
- Demonstrated experience in security operations including monitoring analysis and incident response.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM platforms including the ability to write or modify simple detection queries.
- Experience with Microsoft Defender or similar endpoint protection and response technologies.
- Broad understanding of infrastructure platform and cloud technologies.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: PD Senior Cyber Security Analyst
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Tony Zhao at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 4 January 2026
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Security Management
- Sensitive Information Management
- Pressure Management
- Risk Analysis
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Security Training
- Risk Assessment
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
- Security Reports
