Cyber Security Analyst

PLEASE NOTE: The Talent Team will be out of office from 19th December 2025 - 4th January 2026 inclusive. As a result, is it likely that the recruitment process for this role will not be finalised before this period. We apologise for any inconvenience and sincerely appreciate your understanding. You can expect to hear from us within our usual timeframes prior to this period wherever possible. Thank you for considering Urban Utilities, and we wish you a safe and enjoyable end of year break

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There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. Our passion drives us to leverage digital innovation and technology to revolutionize the water industry. Join us in shaping our digital future, making a lasting impact, and transforming our teams. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come and shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your opportunity:

This is a 6 month contract role

Our Digital & Information group has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst who’s eager to grow their career in a data-rich, purpose-driven organisation.

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for building risk-based cyber security controls and handling cyber security operations to protect Urban Utilities from current and emerging cyber security threats. This is to be achieved by partnering across the Urban Utilities business and with third-party security providers. The role is responsible for ensuring cyber security incidents, vulnerabilities, threats and risks are detected, managed, investigated and resolved as per Urban Utilities processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs and executes test plans, ensuring that systems and services meet specified requirements. Provides technical guidance when required.

• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities, assesses their impact and probability, develops mitigation strategies and reports to the business.

• Configures environments to mirror real-world usage, collaborates with stakeholders to refine requirements and manages scalable automated testing frameworks.

• Determines the risks associated with findings and non-compliance and proposes corrective actions.

• Assesses, analyses, develops, documents and implements changes based on requests for change.

This is a 6 month contract role

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications or degree in technology, engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience with certifications in Cyber/Microsoft security tools preferred.

• Proven experience in IT and OT/Cybersecurity with in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity practices, SCADA systems, IT networks, and communications.

• Solid experience working within the Utility Industries (Water or Electricity) at a fully competent level.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, including cyber security, SCADA systems, IT and OT networks, and communications, at a fully competent level.

• Strong working knowledge of relevant frameworks and legislation such as the SOCI Act, Essential 8, ITIL, privacy legislation, ISO2700x, NIST CSF, C2M2 and IEC 62443.

• Expertise in Microsoft identity and security tools.

• Experience in planning, managing, and organizing resources within short to medium timescales, aligned with overall policy frameworks.

At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes!

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:

• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases

• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more

• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au

How to apply

Click on the ‘Apply” to complete your application.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at careers@urbanutilities.com.au