Senior Security and Compliance Analyst Role: Senior Security and Compliance Analyst Role type: Temporary 12 months with opportunity for ongoing employment Salary: DCS Clerk Grade 09/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation and annual leave loading Location: Sydney CBD with hybrid working conditions available, and a 50% office presence required. Alternative office locations available upon request and in line with business needs. About the role Cyber Security NSW is seeking a Senior Security and Compliance Analyst to join ID Support NSW Policy & Governance team. This role coordinates and leads security risk and compliance activities to maintain secure environments and ensure adherence to strict regulatory requirements. You will oversee daily security operations, drive audit readiness, and collaborate with technology teams and vendors to keep infrastructure, configurations, and solution architectures secure throughout their lifecycle. About you We’re looking for candidates who can: Manage the information security management system to maintain certification and ensure compliance with relevant standards Lead risk and compliance analysis to identify emerging issues and recommend solutions that mitigate security risks Coordinate audit readiness and responses to findings, ensuring obligations are met and improvements implemented Engage with vendors and suppliers to assess risks and validate compliance requirements Advise stakeholders on obligations, emerging risks, and recommended actions Oversee risk management activities, including monitoring and tracking compliance actions Develop and implement systems, tools, and processes to improve security governance Contribute to best practice frameworks, guidelines, and procedures to strengthen governance, privacy, and security Essential requirements Must be an Australian Citizen with an ability to attain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security. Clearance, and willingness to undergo a Police Check, and subject to ongoing suitability and integrity checks as a condition of employment. About the team ID Support NSW provides the public with remediation support to help individuals secure their identity following a compromise. ID Support NSW delivers public-facing education and awareness programs that foster privacy and identity resilience across NSW and leads the NSW Government response to data breaches. Why join us? Flexible working: We offer a broad range of flexible working arrangements. Career development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities through expert-led sessions, online training and professional development opportunities. Work-life balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked based on a 35-hour work week. Wellbeing support: access to employee assistance programs, including EAP, Fitness Passport, and wellbeing initiatives. Inclusive culture: staff led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including DCS Pride, Young Professionals Network and more. Leave entitlements: Four weeks annual leave and paid sick leave, carer’s leave, and long service leave. How to apply Please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application with: A resume (max four pages) detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience. A cover letter (max two pages) addressing how you meet the key accountabilities of within the Role Description and a response to the below target question. Target question: Describe a time when you identified a significant security compliance risk in a complex environment. How did you assess the risk, engage stakeholders, and implement a solution to ensure compliance? Submissions that have not followed the above or that are submitted via email will not be considered. About Cyber Security NSW Cyber Security NSW provides centralised services and all-of-government leadership to drive a cyber-resilient NSW Government that can safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of government systems, services and data for NSW communities. Cyber Security NSW is an all-of-government function located within Digital NSW in the Department of Customer Service. Learn more about Our Vision and Cyber Security NSW. ID Support NSW is a nation-leading business unit in Cyber Security NSW that deliver public-facing advisory services dedicated to assisting victims of identity theft and crime and supports the NSW Governments data breach response. With recent data breaches and increasing fraud, identity resilience is key to preventing misuse. Learn more about ID Support NSW and help shape how identities are protected and remediated in NSW. The application portal will be unavailable from 24/12/25 to 25/12/25 due to system maintenance. Applications during this period will not be received. Please apply prior to midnight 23/12/25 or from 26/12/25 until the closing date. Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $129,464 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Amy Vierboom via amy.vierboom@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2026 @ 10.59am Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here . We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact amy.vierboom@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process
