Job Description

Guiding the future of NSW education

Position details

• Clerk Grade 7/8
• Full-time, Salary: $116,981 to $129,492 p.a. plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading
• Ongoing role
• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available
• Contact for enquiries: Angela Johnson via Angela.Johnson@nesa.nsw.edu.au

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future.

We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do.

About the role

Join NESA's ICT team and play a critical role in protecting the systems, information and services that support education across New South Wales. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will contribute to the ongoing maturity of NESA's cyber security program through security assurance activities, incident management, risk monitoring and the development of information security policies and practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a cyber security professional who enjoys combining technical analysis with governance, assurance and policy work. You'll work across the organisation and with external partners to strengthen NESA's cyber security posture, influence security practices, and help ensure information assets remain secure, resilient and compliant.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and supporting cyber security assurance activities to strengthen security controls, compliance and organisational resilience.
• Monitoring, analysing and researching cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and emerging risks across the organisation.
• Conducting security reviews and audits to assess compliance with security standards, policies and frameworks.
• Investigating and reporting cyber security risks, incidents, vulnerabilities and potential breaches, while coordinating remediation activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborating with managed service providers, vendors and business stakeholders to monitor security trends, identify vulnerabilities and improve security controls.
• Providing cyber security advice, guidance and awareness initiatives that support a strong security culture across the organisation.
• Developing, reviewing and maintaining information security policies, procedures and related governance documentation.
• Supporting the ongoing management and maturity of NESA's cyber security program, information assets and security assessment processes.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience coordinating security assurance, audit, compliance or governance activities within a cyber security environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing or implementing cyber security policies, standards, procedures or related governance documentation.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify, assess and communicate cyber security risks, vulnerabilities and remediation strategies.
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.
• The ability to build productive relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders and communicate complex security concepts in a clear and practical way.
• A commitment to maintaining contemporary knowledge of cyber security threats, technologies, frameworks and industry practices.
• Experience in working with Monitoring and detection tools, SIEM, and application whitelisting.

Essential requirements

• Experience in an information technology role preferably working in a cyber-security environment.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, malware, network analysis, security tools, ISO27001, Essential 8, and NSW Cyber Security Policy.

Note: A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role. It is not required at the application stage. The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant.

We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position.

At NESA you will benefit from:

• An organisation where your contribution has a big impact.
• An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices.
• Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.
• Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations.
• Salary packaging options.
• Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues.

Ready to join us?

Key information: If you are a current NESA employee or from another NSW government agency who use SuccessFactors for Recruitment and myWorkZone for Payroll, it’s important to apply through SuccessFactors to ensure your application reaches our system in the right place. If you need advice on that process, follow this guide.

For all other candidates:

Select “Apply now” and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application (maximum of 500 words per response - approximately):

1. Describe a time when you coordinated cyber security assurance, audit, compliance or risk activities involving multiple stakeholders, such as vendors, managed service providers or internal business teams. What was your approach to gathering information, managing competing priorities and ensuring the assurance outcome was successfully delivered?
2. Provide an example of a cyber security policy, standard, procedure or governance document you developed or significantly updated. How did you determine requirements, consult stakeholders and ensure the final document was practical, compliant and fit for purpose?

Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and/or workplace, please reach out to recruitment@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Close date: Thursday, 15 October at 11.59pm AEST

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

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Important information

NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges.

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.