Senior Cyber Security Analyst

- Role: Ongoing, full-time (35hpw)
- Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Location: Bathurst, with hybrid working conditions and a 50% office presence required. Flexible working arrangements may be available in line with the DCS Flexible Working Policy.

We are currently seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst. The successful applicant will join the Cyber Technical Centre Team who are at the forefront of cyber defence. Working closely with a small team of penetration testers, you will be required to bring your cyber security expertise and apply it to coordinating relevant penetration testing services for external entities, ensuring efficient use of resources. In addition to this, you will be required to assist the wider team in a variety of cyber security tasks, including acting as an escalation point when required.

About you

- You are an experienced cyber security qualified with a solid knowledge of cyber security standards, frameworks and terminology.
- You will bring your experience in coordinating cyber security engagements, with the ability to communicate successfully with a wide variety of customers, striving for results.
- Be able to adapt quickly, continually working to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
- Have well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactively manage your own workloads and tasks.
- Have experience in providing advice to stakeholders (around vulnerability and security risk management is desirable)
- Have a good understanding of ICT terminology and concepts, network protocols, cyber-attack concepts.
- Understand different penetration testing types and be able to identify the appropriate methodology given client requirements.

Essential requirements

- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in Cyber Security or an adjacent field.




- Must be an Australian Citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance, and willingness to undergo a criminal history and identity verification and ongoing probity checks as a condition of employment.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description or contact the Hiring Manager, Bayden Allen, via

Why work for Cyber NSW?

- Flexible working: We offer a broad range of flexible working arrangements.
- Career development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities through expert-led sessions, online training and professional development opportunities.
- Work-life balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-Exec roles) based on a 35-hour work week.
- Wellbeing support: Access to employee assistance programs, including EAP, Fitness Passport, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Inclusive culture: Staff led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including DCS Pride, Young Professionals Network and more.
- Leave entitlements: Four weeks annual leave and paid sick leave, carer's leave, and long service leave.

About the team

The Cyber Technical Centre, primarily based in Bathurst provides expert technical advice and analysis to both other internal teams and external entities. The team provides a range of external offerings in the cyber security space, uplifting security across the wider government area. The team operates from within the Cyber Security Defence and Capability directorate.

About Cyber Security NSW





Cyber Security NSW provides centralised services and all-of-government leadership to drive a cyber-resilient NSW Government that can safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of government systems, services and data for NSW communities.

Cyber Security NSW is an all-of-government function located within Digital NSW in the Department of Customer Service. Learn more about Our Vision and Cyber Security NSW.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $133,348 base plus superannuation.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on or .

Desired Skills and Experience

Cyber Security, Information Security, Cyber Defence, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Security Risk Management, Cyber Risk Assessment, Security Advisory, Security Operations, Technical Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Assessment, Security Testing, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, ICT Security, Security Governance, Security Controls, Security Compliance, Cyber Incident Response, Stakeholder Management, Customer Engagement, Security Consulting, Security Assurance, Risk Mitigation, Technical Escalation Management, Cyber Security Frameworks, Security Standards, Security Assessment, Security Program Delivery, Third Party Security Assessment, Security Review, Continuous Improvement, Cyber Threats, Cyber Resilience, Security Reporting.

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📌 Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Bathurst)
🏢 NSW Department of Customer Service
📍 Bathurst