Cyber Security Analyst

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Temporary full-time position until March 2027, based in Sydney National Office, NSW
• Flexible working arrangements, lots of variety, great culture

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity that works with children and young people to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures. 

About the role

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team and help protect The Smith Family from cyber security threats. Reporting to the Cyber Security Analyst and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, you will:

• Investigate and resolve security alerts
• Provide support and guidance on cyber security tools
• Advise other teams on security controls
• Be involved in the broader security uplift program
• Audit and report on security configuration

About you

As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:

• 1+ years of experience in a role with security exposure
• Experience implementing or maintaining security best practises such as Essential 8 or NIST
• Great troubleshooting and problem solving
• Strong understanding of security concepts
• Good written and verbal communication

Our benefits

Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family’s values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:

• Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave
• Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country
• Fulfill your potential, with excellent career opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform
• Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave
• Thrive; with support for you and your family’s mental and physical health including a complete care and safety platform, unlimited Employee Assistance and access to a huge range of fitness facilities with Fitness Passport.  

About us

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter their circumstances. We believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents, and we work with young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you.

You may view the position description here.

Closing date: 29 March 2026

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.