Associate Security Analyst Incident Response Job posted: 06/12/2024 The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. About the Division Enjoy a career that makes a difference by helping to shape the education experience for Victoria. Be part of a vibrant Department culture with a strong sense of community and inclusion. Join the Education State. At the Department of Education, we are committed to giving every Victorian the best learning and development experience, making our state a smarter, fairer, more prosperous place. The Information Management and Technology Division guides the Departments' digital capability and is leading digital transformation for the Department including Victorian government schools. The Division architects, manages and supports the largest technology network in Victoria, supporting a user base of approximately 750,000 staff and students. IMTD provides innovation and leadership in the transformation and management of the Department's digital capability through the implementation of solutions on the department's cloud environment (IaaS), enterprise cloud platforms (PaaS) and software (SaaS), using agile practices with a focus on user experience, security, and integration. About the Role A fantastic ongoing opportunity is available for an Associate Security Analyst – Incident Response to contribute to the overall success of the Security Operations function by providing security alerts monitoring, detection and incident response capabilities to both corporate and schools. Responsibilities Triage and manage security incidents across the department and schools, detecting anomalies and overseeing remediation actions. Conduct technical investigations to identify root causes and implement containment and eradication solutions. Collaborate with the DE Cyber Security Incident Response Team, producing reports and updates for stakeholders. Report cyber risks and threats, supporting compliance initiatives and external audits. Assist vendors and external partners with incident investigations, forensics, patching, and configuration fixes. Contribute to post-incident reviews to drive continuous improvement. Monitor security platforms to detect anomalies and perform system health checks. Execute security procedures, diagnostics, and assurance activities. Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors for assessments. Identify security improvement opportunities and ensure effective vulnerability management. Guide end-users on best security practices and manage risks post-incident. Desirable Qualifications and Experience N/A Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Ashok Sangra – Manager Security Operations via Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 20 December 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr