CEnet (Catholic Education Network) is a not-for-profit Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services organisation dedicated to supporting Catholic diocesan education networks across Australia. Connecting over 800 schools and 370,000 students and staff, we are seeking a motivated IT Security Analyst (Graduate) to join our Architecture & Cyber Security team.
Job Description
In this role, you will monitor security telemetry related to CEnet systems and processes to target risk. You will perform initial triage on security events, validate platform health, and support CEnet's security service offerings. As a key member of our cooperative team, you will follow defined cyber incident response procedures and contribute to national sector-wide cyber security collaboration.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities include:
Tactical & Proactive
Keep current with global security threats and contribute to the Catholic Education Cyber Security Network (CSN) and the National Technology Assessment Platform (TAP).
Contribute to national cyber security assessments and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) sharing.
Participate in incident response simulations and assist with security projects.
Operational & Support
Monitor security platforms (SIEM) for suspicious activity, perform triage, and elevate alerts.
Follow established incident response playbooks/runbooks for effective event detection.
Perform basic IT infrastructure and endpoint management tasks, including troubleshooting and patch validations.
Reporting & Auditing
Act as the operational contact for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs).
Generate dashboards and metrics to identify operational gaps and anomalies.




Ensure documentation and security runbooks remain current and valid.
Key Requirements
Completed or near-completion of a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
Base knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and Windows/Linux/Mac operating systems.
Understanding of security analysis practices (vulnerability management, MITRE ATT&CK; framework, and SIEM operations).
Highly motivated with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
About us
We are a not-for-profit, Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) services organisation supporting Catholic diocesan education networks that connect school communities across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory and beyond. In total, CEnet provides ICT services to over 800 schools and more than 370,000 students and staff.
Let's talk about working at CEnet
At CEnet, you'll thrive with career growth through regular feedback and a supportive environment. Enjoy 7-hour workdays, flexible and remote options, and extra time off, including additional leave between Christmas and New Year. Benefit from competitive pay above the Wollongong average, and an office near the beach with wellness perks. Join us for a balanced, rewarding work experience!
Below are some great benefits of being an employee at CEnet:
5 days of 'additional leave' annually
Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
Hybrid working arrangements
Free onsite parking
Located 150 metres from Wollongong City Beach
Wellness bar for employees
Culture Sustainability Award *****, ****, ****, ****) - Human Synergistics
Member Organisation of the Year *****) - Auscert
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 It Security Analyst (Graduate) (Wollongong)
🏢 CEnet
📍 Wollongong