Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Location: St Lucia Campus

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

• Information Technology Services

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to February 2028

• Base salary will be in the range $104,616 – $113,920 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst within Information Technology Services (ITS), you will support and strengthen UQ’s cyber security capabilities. Working within a collaborative and high-performing Cyber Security Operations Centre, you will help protect a diverse and complex digital ecosystem supporting world-class research, teaching, and enterprise systems. This is an opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and shared success.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the detection, analysis, and response to cyber security incidents across the University environment

• Providing expert advice and consultation on cyber security risks and controls to stakeholders across diverse business and technical teams

• Designing and implementing operational security solutions, ensuring robust documentation and effective change coordination

• Promoting cyber security awareness and best practice aligned with University policies and standards

About You

You are an inquisitive and solutions-focused cyber security professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and values collaboration. You bring strong technical expertise alongside excellent interpersonal skills, enabling you to engage confidently across a wide range of stakeholders.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Qualifications in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Proven experience applying information security policies, standards, and frameworks in a workplace setting

• Expertise in multiple domains such as endpoint, email, cloud, or network security, digital forensics, vulnerability management, or SIEM platforms

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and user documentation

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

• A commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and improving security outcomes

• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

Interested? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact David Fairbrother, Manager, Cyber Security Operations Centre at dcf@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. 

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65725).