Principle Cyber Security Analyst

Job No.: 680584

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment 

Remuneration: $140,157 - $148,769 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Join Monash University as our Principal Cyber Security Analyst and play a pivotal role in safeguarding a dynamic, world-class academic environment. This position champions the operation and enhancement of Monash’s cyber defence and incident response capabilities. Working alongside a passionate cyber security team, you’ll lead critical initiatives to protect systems and networks, investigate and manage security incidents, and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This position will be responsible for delivering strategic and operational leadership in cyber defence and response activities. You’ll guide and mentor a dedicated team, drive improvements in security operations, and ensure alignment with university-wide goals. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, monitoring threat landscapes, managing incident investigations, and identifying emerging risks. You will also be instrumental in integrating new technologies, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with industry partners to enhance Monash’s security posture across local and international operations.

To be successful in this role you will have postgraduate qualifications or security-related certificates in cyber security, such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFE , GCIH or closely related other certifications, coupled with significant experience in cyber defence and incident Response. You’ll bring deep expertise in incident response, digital forensics , data protection, SIEM platforms (preferably Splunk Enterprise Security), and Information Security best practices, policies, standards, and baselines. Your ability to communicate complex security concepts, manage stakeholders, and implement innovative solutions will be key to success in this role.

About Monash University

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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Raj Udayanga, Cyber Security Operations Group Manager, lmsnmbuqwx@p.monash.edu 

Position Description: Principal Cyber Security Analyst

Applications Close: Thursday 7 August 2025, 11:55pm AEST