Careers

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Analyst to join our Brisbane office on a permanent basis.

This role forms part of our Global Cyber Security Operations team who are responsible for coordinating and fulfilling requirements related to vulnerability management. This involves monitoring, reporting and providing guidance to support various teams in meeting global vulnerability management and mandatory security requirements.

As the Senior Cyber Threat Vulnerability Analyst, some of your main responsibilities will be;

• Lead the global vulnerability management program, ensuring alignment with organisational security objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior team members and helping them develop skills and advance their careers.
• Oversee the operation and optimization of vulnerability management tools (e.g., Rapid7, Qualys, Nessus).
• Conduct advanced vulnerability assessments and ensure tools are updated with the latest definitions and patches.
• Lead global vulnerability scanning efforts and analyse results to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to contextualize vulnerabilities within the broader threat landscape.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations on the organization's vulnerability and threat landscape.

You can read more about the main responsibilities via the job description, this can be found attached to the role on our careers page.

About you:

The successful candidate will have;

• Relevant Cyber Security and/or IT experience.
• Experience in metric reporting and KPI/SLA management.
• Managing escalations to a satisfactory outcome.
• Experience delivering BAU initiatives and small internal projects using agile methodologies.
• Experience in understanding risk and risk appetite with security and vulnerability.
• Experience in working in a global environment and across multiple time-zones.
• Experience working with Jira, Azure DevOps, ITSM tools such as Cherwell and ServiceNow and the MS Office suite.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.