About the role/ Experience required:
Cyber Threat Analysts needed to understand cyber intrusion activities then use their research skills to provide reporting on threat modelling and intelligence. EL1 equivalent – encompassing Cloud Security Assessors and Security Operations Analysts.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Accountable to prepare and deliver very complex briefs and cyber threat intelligence reporting and national security issues.
- Identify and undertake very complex research and analysis of relevant cyber threat actors to provide situational awareness of and provide subject matter expertise on the current and emerging threats.
- Conduct and mentor others in the analysis of cyber threat event data and fusion with all-source intelligence in order to identify, model and track threat actors and recommend any required actions.
- Provide subject matter expertise in the use of analytical tools and techniques to develop cyber threat activity related assessments.
- Build, maintain and continuously evolve standard operating procedures and other supporting documentation pertaining to cyber threat intelligence operations.
- Design and deliver team training workshops and activities as required.
- Build and sustain strong relationships and work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders to deliver tailored intelligence reporting and seek opportunities to expand stakeholder base to support capability maturity.
- Assess and evaluate cyber threat intelligence strategy, initiatives, projects, policy and procedures.
The successful candidate has experience with:
- Diploma or Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or an intelligence related discipline or equivalent qualification/work experience in either Penetration Testing; Host and/or Network Forensics; Intelligence Analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking complex threat intelligence/modelling tasks or threat assessments
- Demonstrated experience in the creation and maintenance of complex cyber security threat reporting.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in analytical tools and techniques used to develop cyber threat activity assessments.
Desirable:
- Certification as CREST Certified Network Intrusion Analyst or CREAT Certified Malware Reverse Engineer.
What is on offer:
- Long term engagement
Contract terms: 12 month contract + 2x12 month extensions
Security Requirements: Candidates require Australian citizenship along with an active NV2 (or above) clearance. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
How to Apply: Please upload your most up-to-date resume to apply. Please note you will need to provide further written responses to complete your application. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Applications open until COB Friday 13 February 2026 - Contact 0480 002 453 to have a confidential discussion with Connie or email connieb@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
