Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

The role 

APRA is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Cybersecurity Operations team.

This is a mission-critical role where your expertise directly contributes to protecting Australia’s financial system from evolving cyber threats. 

As part of our internal defence, you’ll actively hunt for threats and strengthen our security posture through proactive, risk based, and intelligence-driven operations.

The team

This role operates within the cybersecurity operations team. A high-impact unit within our broader Data, Technology, and Security division. We offer a competitive salary package, encourage hybrid work, and ongoing professional development to support your growth. Be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and public service impact. 

Key responsibilities

• Proactively conduct threat hunting activities to identify and mitigate potential threats before they materialise. Translate findings into actionable remediation strategies to reduce organizational cybersecurity risk;

• Ensure readiness through regular tabletops, playbooks, and continuous improvement initiatives; and

• Conduct threat hunting activity, Incident response and investigations end-to-end. If the need arises, contribution to ensuring an effective 24-hour incident response capability. 

About you

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to wide audiences;

• Proven experience in cybersecurity analysis;

• Threat informed defence, Mitre frameworks;

•  DevSecOps and Zero-trust methodologies;

• Intrusion and detection engineering, web application security;

• Experience with bug bounty programmes;

• Cloud based Microsoft Security Products;

• SIEM, UEBA, DLP, and related experience;

• Essential 8: (ML1, ML2, ML3);

• Experience in Australian Federal government is an advantage (PSPF);

• Practical certifications such as SOC-200, OSCP, HTB CTFS are an advantage; and

• Tertiary qualifications in cyber, analysis, or engineering disciplines are an advantage 

 To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain an NV1 Security clearance.

About APRA

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia’s financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.

At APRA we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.