Cyber Security Analyst

About the Role As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be a member of Westpac’s dedicated Security Operations Team responsible for detecting and responding to all security threats and incidents. Cyber Security Analysts perform real-time log analysis providing network and data security for Westpac New Zealand. Through an in-depth understanding of exploits and vulnerabilities, the Analyst evaluates the type and severity of security events and resolves issues following the appropriate corrective action, or escalation procedures. What You’ll Do Monitor security alerts and events to detect, triage, and respond to potential threats. Investigate and analyse incidents, working through containment, eradication, and recovery activities. Support the day‑to‑day operation of security monitoring and detection capabilities to ensure visibility and coverage. Assist with tuning detection rules and use cases to improve alert quality and reduce noise. Work with engineering and IT teams to support incident response activities and strengthen security controls. Contribute to threat hunting, continuous improvement initiatives, and automation of SOC processes. Follow standard processes for incidents, changes, and documentation. Participate in an on‑call support roster with support from the team. What You’ll Bring 3+ years’ experience in security operations, penetration testing, security engineering, or adjacent domains. Good foundational and technical knowledge in security, web technologies, networking, and cloud infrastructure. A solid investigatory mindset, a keen eye for anomalies, and a motivation to dive deeper, ask questions, and discover root causes. A proven experience and track record in security incident response and security operations. Desirable experience in security platforms and tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR etc. Wide‑ranging technical skills and understanding of web technologies, networking, and cloud infrastructure. Benefits 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave. Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year. Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme. Growth and development – opportunities for development and internal mobility. Recognition – reward for star performers. School holiday subsidy – help balance work and family during school holidays. 2 volunteer days per year. Applications close: 11 July 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr