Security Analyst

• Protect our future! Join Ausgrid’s Cyber Security Centre, to design and deliver secure solutions!
• Permanent full time | Starting from $136,718 + 16% Super
• Enjoy a 9 day fortnight in support of work life balance!
• Join us at our Haymarket, Sydney HQ | Flexible hybrid model

Ausgrid is on an exciting renewables transformation journey, and now is the time to be a part of something big! As a leader in energy distribution, we’re proud to service Sydney, the Hunter and Central Coast, delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than 1.8 million homes and businesses – that’s over 4 million Australians relying on us every day.

Our purpose is to make electricity accessible for all, and it’s our people that bring this to life. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. Together, we can move towards a smarter, more sustainable future.

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Your new role

As the digital world evolves, so does the threat landscape. At Ausgrid, we’re committed to protecting the critical infrastructure that powers millions, and cyber security sits at the heart of that mission.

Are you passionate about threat detection, automation, and continuous improvement in the cyber security space? We’re looking for a driven and detail oriented Security Analyst to join our Cyber Security Centre (CSC) team, and play a key role in managing and optimising our threat and vulnerability capabilities.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real-time.
• Develop, document, and continuously optimise security detection logic, including rules, filters, and correlation routines, to ensure accurate and timely threat identification.
• Design and implement automated routines and tools to streamline data collection, correlation, and threat detection processes.
• Collaborate with both security operations and non-security personnel to support solutions implemented by various projects.
• Stay current with the latest developments in cyber security technologies and validate their impact on CSC capabilities.
• Contribute to the development of CSC playbooks and procedures.
• Deploy and manage security solutions that support rule creation, event correlation, and alerting.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives by gathering, analysing and defining security operations and information security requirements.
• Prepare and present both general and technical briefings on security operations to internal IT and security stakeholders.
• Work in a rostered on-call environment.

Spark our interest!

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

We are seeking a capable, pragmatic, performance driven and solutions focussed Analyst, with demonstrated experience in a similar role and tertiary level qualified in either; Business or an IT related discipline.

To be successful, you will also have:

• Proven experience in responding to security incidents and alerts.
• Strong scripting or automation background to streamline security operations.
• Familiarity with SIEM systems, Endpoint Detection & Response tools (EDR), network security monitoring (NSM), firewalls and other security monitoring platforms.
• Familiarity with industry-standard incident response methodologies, frameworks, and best practices, including but not limited to NIST & MITRE ATT&CK.
• Strong analytical thinking and technical documentation skills.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a continuous improvement focus.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits designed to support your financial, health, and personal well-being! From salary sacrificing on electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, you’re bound to find something that empowers your life. Plus, our Fit for Life program ensures you're always feeling your best—physically and mentally. 

Celebrate success every day with our Amped Recognition Program, where peers can cheer each other on. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, organisational training, secondments and our dynamic mentoring program. 

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral family leave to support all our employees, as well as an exclusive Employee Staff Club for a little extra fun. For those supporting family members, our Aged Care Support Services offer expert guidance on aged care to ensure peace of mind. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life!

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 27 June 2025 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.