Information Security Analyst

About this role

• Permanent position
• Full time hours
• Hybrid work, 2 days per week in office
• Sydney or Melbourne location

About Us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

The Information Security Analyst plays a vital role in protecting the organisation's technology environment by identifying, analysing, prioritising, and mitigating cybersecurity events and incidents. In addition to threat monitoring and incident response, this role provides administrative oversight, maintenance, and Level 3 support for key security defence platforms across cloud and on-premises environments.

Working closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC), ICT Infrastructure teams, and external partners, you will help tune detection platforms, create new detection content, conduct threat hunting, and support root-cause investigations. You will also assist with security risk assessments, exposure management, audit responses, and the ongoing enhancement of security policies, standards, and architecture.

What you will bring

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, such as SOC, blue team operations, incident response, or digital forensics.
• Demonstrated ability to triage alerts, conduct root-cause analysis, execute mitigating containment actions, and write clear, technical incident reports for technical teams and leadership.
• Experience administering and supporting core security platforms (SIEM, EDR, Email Security, Secure Web Gateway) and collaborating with SOC teams to tune detection rules and eliminate false positives.
• Practical knowledge of security risk assessments, vulnerability management, penetration testing coordination, and key standards/frameworks (such as ASD Essential Eight, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS).
• Experience using automation to streamline security tasks, alongside an understanding of secure infrastructure design (including IAM, network, storage, and configuration management).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent significant industry experience).
• Relevant industry certifications are highly regarded (e.g., Microsoft Security [SC-200/SC-100], CompTIA CySA+/Security+, BTL1, GIAC [GCIH/GCIA], ISO 27001 Implementer/Auditor, or progress towards CISSP/CISM).

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Work flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Life, Health & Wellbeing: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing advice.

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 5. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Nick Vine at nvine@redcross.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Wednesday 26th August 2026.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

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