Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Benefact Group

  • Southbank, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayDuration: PermanentLocation: MelbourneJob Ref: REQ204140About the roleThe Senior Cyber Security Analyst is a critical role responsible for securing the Ansvar infrastructure by implementing the right technical security controls. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will oversee the daily operations of IT Security systems and processes, ensuring the uptime, reliability and effectiveness of these processes. Accountabilities include coordinating appropriate coverage of critical services, leading response to new security threats, incident response, and investigation of possible breaches.The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will ensure that all operational aspects of information security align with Ansvar policies, business requirements and risk position. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will champion the IT environment for all domains of security, focusing on both technical and business IT Security.Why join us?We are embracing significant organisational change and need innovative thinkers and change makers who want to shape the future, not just be part of it.Your Voice Matters: Work directly with decision-makers who champion fresh ideas and where you can make a genuine impact.Diverse Opportunities: As a nimble, dynamic organisation, you’ll gain exposure to challenging projects and cross-functional skills.Meaningful Work: From our Community Education Programme to protecting heritage buildings and partnering with faith-based and community organisations, your work will make a tangible difference.Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst Australia's Top 40 Best Workplaces to Give Back in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes.What you'll be doing
  • Monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats proactively.
  • Lead risk assessments, coordinate vulnerability scans and penetration testing, and drive remediation efforts.
  • Develop and maintain cyber policies, incident response playbooks, and security frameworks.
  • Advise stakeholders and conduct training to elevate cyber awareness across the organisation.
  • Collaborate with IT, Risk, and Compliance to strengthen our first line of cyber defence.
  • Work as part of a global team delivering a global strategic cyber security posture.
What you'll need to have
  • 5+ years’ experience in cyber or information security, ideally in financial services or insurance
  • Hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security.
  • Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
  • Strong communication skills: able to advise, train, influence, and articulate risk to diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management capabilities.
  • A values-aligned approach—ethical, collaborative, and driven by purpose.
What we offer
  • A competitive salary - let's discuss it
  • Generous leave plus birthday, well-being, paid parental, volunteering & more
  • Flexible, Hybrid working in modern CBD offices
  • Tailored professional development programs
  • Recognised as the Best Australian Workplace for Fathers (2025)
  • Good Company Award Winner (2025)
Our workplace reflects the communities we serve. We value diversity and welcome colleagues from all backgroundsAbout usAt Ansvar Insurance, we are transforming the way we operate. As specialists in the Care, Community, Faith, Education, and Heritage sectors, we are modernising our business while staying true to our purpose - protecting those who serve others.Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.

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