Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) · 13 hours ago
Senior Analyst - Cyber Incident Response
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system. They are seeking a Senior Analyst - Cyber Incident Response to provide specialized skills in threat detection, analysis, and digital forensics to combat cyber threats faced by the organization.
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Responsibilities
Take a technical leadership role in cyber defence and response activities including triaging alerts, investigating security incidents and providing response and containment against active threats
Proactively search for signs of malicious activity within AEMO infrastructure
Drive detection improvements to cater for the ever-changing technology stack and cyber security threat landscape
Conduct and lead digital forensic investigations to gather evidence and identify root cause of security incidents
Contribute to the improvement of protective security controls
Mentoring and training of other members of the Cyber Incident Response team
Continual improvement / development of documentation, processes, playbooks and incident response
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including other Digital teams to coordinate incident response efforts and process improvements
Participate in on-call rotation responding to cyber threats outside business hours
Qualification
Required
Strong experience in cyber security incident response, preferably with experience working in critical infrastructure and/or the energy sector
Demonstrated experience in cyber incident investigation, response, threat containment and eradication
Demonstrated experience in digital forensic collection, investigation, timelining and organisation wide threat hunting
Strong analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills
Experience with Cyber Security Kill Chain and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Must be an Australian citizen with the ability to attain and maintain an appropriate level of national security clearance
Tertiary qualifications in computer science or technology-related field, or equivalent work or education related experience
Preferred
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) certification desirable
Benefits
Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
AEMO is responsible for operating Australia’s largest gas and electricity markets and power systems in the best interests of Australian energy consumers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.02MKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2024-05-30Grant· $0.81M
2021-08-20Grant· $1.58M
2020-12-02Grant· $9.58M
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