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Cyber Security Officer at NSW RFS

Cyber Security Officer

NSW RFS · AU

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Cyber Security Officer

NSW RFS · AU

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About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Cyber Security Officer to join our ICT team. In this role, you will monitor and respond to security alerts, investigate vulnerabilities and support the implementation of security controls across NSW RFS systems and services. Your work will help strengthen our cyber resilience and protect the technology and information our members rely on.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and respond to security alerts
  • Investigate vulnerabilities
  • Support the implementation of security controls across NSW RFS systems and services
  • Contribute to incident response, security improvement projects and compliance activities
  • Work closely with ICT teams and business stakeholders to provide practical advice and promote cyber security awareness
  • Help protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of NSW RFS information, systems and services
  • Support day-to-day cyber security operations by monitoring security events, investigating threats and vulnerabilities, and assisting with the implementation and improvement of security controls
  • Work closely with the Chief Information Security Officer, the Cyber Security team, ICT teams and business stakeholders to support secure and reliable technology services
  • Provide practical advice and promote cyber security awareness across the organisation

Requirements

  • A sound understanding of cyber security principles across identity, endpoint, network, cloud, application and information protection
  • Experience supporting security operations, vulnerability management, security monitoring or cyber investigations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate security issues, assess risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies
  • The ability to support incident response and recovery activities, collect evidence and accurately document findings
  • Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards such as the NSW Cyber Security Policy, Essential Eight, ISO 27001 or the NIST Cyber Security Framework
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and provide practical advice to technical and non-technical audiences
  • A collaborative approach to working with ICT teams and business stakeholders to implement security controls and support improvement initiatives
  • Sound judgement to recognise and escalate complex or high-risk security matters appropriately
  • A commitment to maintaining accurate documentation, promoting cyber security awareness and continuously improving security practices
  • An appreciation of the needs of a volunteer-based community service
  • A current driver licence and willingness to travel

Skills

  • Cyber security principles
  • Identity protection
  • Endpoint protection
  • Network protection
  • Cloud protection
  • Application protection
  • Information protection
  • Security operations support
  • Vulnerability management
  • Security monitoring
  • Cyber investigations
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Incident response
  • Recovery activities
  • Evidence collection
  • Documentation
  • Cyber security frameworks
  • NSW Cyber Security Policy
  • Essential Eight
  • ISO 27001
  • NIST Cyber Security Framework
  • Communication skills
  • Technical concept explanation
  • Practical advice provision
  • Collaboration
  • Security control implementation
  • Improvement initiative support
  • Judgement
  • Risk escalation
  • Documentation maintenance
  • Cyber security awareness promotion
  • Continuous improvement

Location

  • Sydney Olympic Park

Work Type

  • Full time
  • Hybrid working arrangements considered

Experience Level

  • RFS Level 8/9

Education Level

  • Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience

Salary/Compensations

  • $118,562 - $131,233 p.a. plus 12% superannuation

Benefits

  • Ongoing employment
  • Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
  • Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
  • Salary packaging options available
  • One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
  • Ongoing learning and professional development programs
  • Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

About the Company

  • We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW.
  • When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies.
  • With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie.
  • We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose.
  • If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you!
  • Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

Equal Opportunity

  • We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
  • If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.