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Make a meaningful impact by protecting the systems, data, and people that keep NSW moving.

The role

As an Information Security Analyst, you will deliver day‑to‑day cyber security operations to protect the organisation’s systems, data, and users. You will support effective detection, response, and remediation of cyber security threats in alignment with NSW Government cyber security policies, standards, and best practice frameworks.

You’ll work closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC), ICT teams, and key stakeholders to uplift security maturity, enhance operational capability, and ensure the organisation maintains a strong and resilient security posture.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day cyber security operations, including vulnerability identification, prioritisation, remediation, and verification using security platforms like MS Defender and/or Crowdstrike.
• Work closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) to support cyber threat detection, investigation, and response activities.
• Provide operational support for the deployment, uplift, administration, and ongoing maintenance of cyber security tools and capabilities.
• Support cyber incident response activities, including triage, containment, recovery, and post-incident improvement actions.
• Assist cyber governance, risk, and compliance functions by providing operational evidence for audits, attestations, and reporting.
• Act as a key liaison between cyber security, network and infrastructure teams, service desk, and Microsoft 365 administrators.
• Support secure endpoint and SOE management from a cyber security perspective, including device hardening and security baseline enforcement.

About You

You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented cyber security professional with strong technical capability and a proactive mindset. You bring sound judgement, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across diverse technical teams.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in cyber security operations, including SOC, cyber defence, or incident response environments.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks and policies, including the NSW Cyber Security Policy, ASD Essential Eight, and the ACSC Information Security Manual (ISM).

Desirable

• Industry‑recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.
• Experience working within NSW Government or large, complex enterprise ICT environments.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Role Description - Information Security Analyst.pdf

About us

The Office of Sport supports all people, communities and organisations across NSW to enjoy and realise the benefits of participating in sport and active recreation. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. OoS supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

Share your ambitions with us - we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm 18^th January 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Nilangshu Debnath at nilangshu.debnath@sport.nsw.gov.au.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.