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Senior Analyst Cyber Security

Sydney Metro · Sydney, New South Wales

Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago

Overview

Your incident command and risk assessment skills from policing translate to safeguarding critical infrastructure.

About this role

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Metro

Job category: Information & Communication Technology

Job location

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. Our records and datasets are vast and varied. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats.

You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.

In this role, you'll

Work as part of a team delivering cyber security operations, risk management, resilience and governance outcomes across Sydney Metro’s operational technology (OT) environment.

This role will see you conduct detailed cyber security analysis, provide expert advice, support security governance and assurance activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of cyber defence services that protect critical transport infrastructure.

You will drive improved cyber risk and resilience outcomes, build strong stakeholder relationships and support compliance with cyber security frameworks in a complex and rapidly evolving operational environment.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

Your cyber security expertise, developed across critical infrastructure, utilities, transport, government or other complex operational environments, will see you excel in delivering security advisory, governance, risk and resilience initiatives while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder needs.

You're recognised as a proactive and collaborative professional, skilled at analysing complex cyber security challenges, building trusted relationships and translating technical information into practical business outcomes.

You bring experience in operational technology (OT) environments, cyber security frameworks and risk management practices, enabling the delivery of effective, compliant and continuously improving cyber security services

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Friday 4th September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact JOSH.RING@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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