Company Description
About Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and most economically significant region. With 11 campuses across Sydney and international locations in Vietnam and Indonesia—plus planned expansion in India—it serves nearly 50,000 students, 3,500 staff, and a global network of over 200,000 alumni. Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, over 85% of its assessed research is rated ‘World Standard’ or above. The University is ranked #1 globally and nationally in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings (2022-2025) for its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Description
- Full-Time, Ongoing Position based at Western’s Parramatta South Campus
- Remuneration: HEW Level 8 $138,029 to $153,227 p.a.| Includes 17% Superannuation & Leave
- Work with advanced cyber defence technologies and national sector partners
About the Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join the Digital Services Team. This position delivers expert threat intelligence analysis and operational support, enhancing the University’s cyber defence capabilities. The position drives the integration of intelligence into security operations, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of emerging threats. Operating in a complex digital environment, the analyst supports strategic initiatives, aligns practices with institutional risk posture, and contributes to sector-wide resilience. The position provides situational awareness of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), informs decision-making across governance, risk, and compliance, and strengthens incident detection and response. It offers opportunities to represent the University in national forums, collaborate with leading partners, and drive innovation in threat intelligence.
This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Western’s Parramatta South Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. For further information, please refer to the Position Description linked here: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - Position Description.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst will:
- Conduct advanced threat intelligence analysis to identify emerging cyber risks and inform defensive strategies.
- Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs) relevant to the University’s technology landscape.
- Integrate threat intelligence into security operations workflows, supporting proactive detection and response.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure intelligence outputs align with operational needs and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to cyber incident investigations, providing contextual intelligence and adversary profiling.
- Support the development of threat modelling frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK and kill chain methodologies.
- Maintain relationships with external intelligence-sharing communities, including sector partners and government bodies.
- Prepare intelligence briefings and reports for technical and executive audiences
- Ensure threat intelligence activities are embedded in University cyber risk management processes.
- Champion the adoption of automation, AI-driven analytics, and advanced tooling to increase the effectiveness and timeliness of intelligence outputs.
Who we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, and collaborative spirit. We are seeking someone who demonstrates:
- Tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in cyber threat intelligence analysis, reporting, and operational integration.
- Strong understanding of threat intelligence frameworks and adversary tactics
- Hands-on experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEM/SOAR tools, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) frameworks.
- Familiarity with structured intelligence standards (e.g., STIX/TAXII), MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, or similar frameworks.
- Experience with automation/scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for threat data enrichment.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, translating complex intelligence into actionable insights.
- Ability to contribute to incident response with timely and context-rich threat intelligence.
- Experience representing organisations in intelligence-sharing communities or sector/government forums.
- Experience with threat modelling tools and methodologies.
- Experience in enabling or conducting threat hunts.
It is desirable that the successful candidate have:
- Industry certifications (e.g., CTIA, GCTI, CISSP).
- Experience in higher education, government, or critical infrastructure sectors.
- Knowledge of national cybersecurity frameworks and reporting requirements (e.g., ACSC Essential Eight, ISM).
Why Join us?
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness and strives to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.
Joining our team comes with a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and the option to work from home up to 2 days per week to support work-life balance.
- Professional Development: Take advantage of professional development and networking opportunities, including secondments, structured training, and leadership programs to enhance your skills across the University
- Staff Benefits: Enjoy health and fitness programs like Fitness Passport, library facilities, staff discounts through partnerships such as those with the Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney Zoo, along with a wide variety of other goods and services.
Empower the University’s cyber resilience. Apply now to make a real impact in digital security.
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 8 $138,029 to $153,227 p.a. (comprising Salary of $116,636 to $129,479 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).
