Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

Working as Cyber Security Analyst you will supports the team’s security efforts by conducting detailed analysis of escalated incidents from the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team, performing triage and validation of potential threats, and applying pre-defined response measures to maintain a secure technological environment.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Manage escalations from the Security Operations Centre (SOC) by validating, analysing, and responding to security alerts and threats.
• Examine and correlate activity across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments to identify patterns indicative of breaches or vulnerabilities.
• Document and escalate sophisticated incidents to senior team members as required for additional investigation or remediation.
• Monitor and interpret data received from existing SIEM platforms to identify suspicious activity.
• Execute incident response playbooks for common threat scenarios, taking containment actions under the guidance of senior engineers or managers.
• Support technical efforts to mitigate, contain, and recover from identified security breaches according to established protocols.
• Conduct pre-implementation security reviews for systems to identify and resolve potential vulnerabilities before deployment.
• Record structured and detailed timelines of incident response actions within NHVR’s ITSM platform (e.g., ServiceNow).

Join our Technology Operations and Cyber Security unit tasked with ensuring the delivery, operation, and security of reliable and scalable digital services across NHVR.

This role may be required to participate in an on-call roster in accordance with the NHVR EA and operational requirements.

To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess a minimum of 2+ years' professional experience in an information security or SOC analyst role, have proficiency in using SIEM tools and endpoint protection platforms (e.g., EDR/EPP) and demonstrated experience in supporting business units with direct customer contact channels.

You will have:

• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as Essential Eight, ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, as well as those from NIST, including 800-53 and Cybersecurity Framework.
• Familiarity with applying mitigation techniques (such as isolating endpoints, blocking IP ranges, and removing malicious binaries).
• Knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, including familiarity with malware behaviour, phishing techniques, and vulnerabilities in common operating environments (e.g., Windows, Linux, MacOS, iOS, cloud).

Why join us?

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

We offer:

• A competitive salary package of $148,069.48 + superannuation
• Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
• Up to15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• Leave loading 17.5%
• Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions.
• Salary packaging options including novated lease.
• Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Professional membership

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Applications close: 5.00pm 9th March 2026 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on recruitment@nhvr.gov.au.

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.