Cyber Security Officer

JOB.TITLE 2 x Full-time (35hpw) ongoing roles Clerk Grade 5/6

• Salary $102,936 to $113,579 plus superannuation and annual leave leading. Bathurst location - hybrid working conditions and a 50% office presence required. Flexible working arrangements may be available in line with the DCS Flexible Working Policy.

About the role

Cyber Security NSW is seeking Cyber Security Officers to join our Cyber Technical Centre in Bathurst. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a genuine passion for cyber security and experience working in a technical IT environment who are looking to build and grow their cyber security career in regional NSW.

Based in Bathurst, this role requires attendance in the office at least three days per week. Due to the nature of the work, a willingness to work flexibly in response to cyber security incidents and events is essential. Key Accountabilities: To be successful in the role you will: Perform scheduled and targeted vulnerability and security scans across authorised NSW Government infrastructure.

Analyse scan results and provide timely, actionable reports to stakeholders. Assess vulnerabilities, CVEs and cyber threats to determine potential exposure across government systems. Interpret and analyse technical data to produce reports, visualisations and recommendations that support informed decision-making and risk reduction.

Collect, document and maintain information relating to systems, assets and architectures. Provide administrative and operational support to meet team objectives. Maintain accurate records and databases in accordance with established processes and policies. Participate in penetration testing activities and support senior penetration testers.

Ensure the security and integrity of tools, systems and information used by the team. Stay current with emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, exploits and industry developments.

About you

We're interested in candidates who can demonstrate: Experience using vulnerability scanning tools and producing high-quality technical reports. An understanding of cyber security vulnerabilities, associated risks and remediation approaches. Experience managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.

The ability to analyse large volumes of technical information and produce clear, accurate and concise reports. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with evolving cyber security threats and technologies. Essential requirements Sound knowledge of introductory Information Security and/or Cyber Security principles and concepts An Australian Citizen including the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline National Security Clearance and undergo a police check How to apply Please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application with: A resume (max four pages) detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

A cover letter (max two pages) addressing how you meet the key accountabilities within the Role Description and the Job Advert. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description or contact the Hiring Manager Bayden Allen at [email protected] Why work for Cyber NSW? Flexible working: We offer a broad range of flexible working arrangements.

Career development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities through expert-led sessions, online training and professional development opportunities. Work-life balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-Exec roles) based on a 35-hour work week. Wellbeing support: Access to employee assistance programs, including EAP, Fitness Passport, and wellbeing initiatives.

Inclusive culture: Staff led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including DCS Pride, Young Professionals Network and more. Leave entitlements: Four weeks annual leave and paid sick leave, carer’s leave, and long service leave.

About the team

Cyber Security Defence Capability (CDC) provides safeguarding measures to strengthen cyber security across the NSW Government. CDC delivers plans for cyber incident recovery and response, develops bespoke intelligence of the cyber landscape and issues alerts for vulnerabilities impacting systems used by NSW Government agencies.

Cyber Security NSW provides centralised services and all-of-government leadership to drive a cyber-resilient NSW Government that can safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of government systems, services and data for NSW communities. Cyber Security NSW is an all-of-government function located within Digital NSW in the Department of Customer Service.

Learn more about Our Vision and Cyber Security NSW . ID Support NSW is a nation-leading business unit in Cyber Security NSW that deliver public-facing advisory services dedicated to assisting victims of identity theft and crime and supports the NSW Governments data breach response. With recent data breaches and increasing fraud, identity resilience is key to preventing misuse.

Learn more about ID Support NSW and help shape how identities are protected and remediated in NSW.