Cloud Security Incident Response Senior Analyst at Commonwealth Bank

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Incident Response, Cloud Security, AWS, Azure, Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence, Malware Analysis, Network Forensics, Host Analysis, System Administration, Cyber Assessments, Security Controls, Cyber Defensive Assessments, Emerging Security Technologies, Risk Management, Process Excellence

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Incident Response Cloud Security Senior Analyst You are a problem solver with experience in cloud security, specialising across AWS and Azure services and solutions. We are one of the largest Cyber Security teams in the southern hemisphere. Together we will build tomorrow’s bank today, using world-leading engineering, technology, and innovation. Your business: The Technology division delivers the Group’s information technology and banking operations functions to ensure the highest levels of customer service through world-class process excellence and technology innovation. Cyber Security protects the bank and our customers from theft, losses and risk events, through effective and proactive management of cyber security, privacy and operational risk. Your new team: The Incident Response Cloud and Emerging Security Team is responsible for managing and analysing security incidents that involve AWS and Azure environments. The team conducts detailed investigations and provides analysis on incident response to identify root causes and reduce risk. It works to improve cloud cyber hygiene by strengthening security controls and implementing best practices. The team also supports the Group’s incident response processes to ensure that security events are handled quickly and effectively. In addition, the team drives proactive security by performing cyber defensive assessments on emerging security technology and trends. The team is committed to protecting the organisation’s cloud platforms and enabling secure and resilient operations. Your Impact and Contribution: The Incident Response Cloud and Emerging Security Team is part of the wider Cyber Defence Operations (CDO) function and works closely with all cyber teams. The team collaborates with stakeholders responsible for cloud enablement, engineering, and security, which manage the Group’s cloud environments. As a Senior Analyst specialising in Incident Response for Cloud and Emerging Security, your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping solutions, services, and initiatives within cloud environments and on prem. In this role, you will act as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for cloud and emerging security and serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues. You will draw on your expertise in one or more of the following areas: incident response, AWS or Azure environments, cloud security control effectiveness, host analysis, network forensics, malware analysis, threat intelligence, and system administration. You will also: Use cyber security tools to gather information and perform investigations within the Group’s public cloud environment. Determine best practice approaches for monitoring, undertaking incident response, and managing cyber control hygiene in the cloud. Document appropriate ways to detect, prevent, and isolate suspicious activity in the cloud. Assist the CDO team with any incident response and remediation activities related to cloud workloads. Review security controls in affected cloud environment(s) to identify gaps and provide input into post incident reporting. Assist the cloud engineering team with ongoing reviews/uplift of the security posture in the public cloud environment. Research and evaluate emerging security technologies and trends, recommending implementations to enhance our security posture. Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, and provide tactical and strategic recommendations to mitigate risks. We are interested in people who: We’re seeking a cybersecurity professional with experience in Incident Response, ideally within cloud-native or hybrid environments, to lead and mature our response capabilities. This role blends strategic oversight, incident response and cloud security expertise, driving continuous improvement in how we detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. You will bring: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus in Incident Response or Cloud Security. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred. Professional certifications such as CISSP, information security, information technology, risk management or equivalent discipline is highly desirable. Proven experience in cyber security across cloud environments is essential. Cloud Security certifications are desirable. Demonstrated ability to conduct cyber assessments, document findings clearly and accurately, and communicate insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels Acts as a key review point for analysts, providing guidance and quality assurance on deliverables. If this role is of interest to you, please apply directly or reach out to have a confidential discussion in more detail. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career. We're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. We want to make finding your dream job as easy as possible, so if you require additional support please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696. Advertising End Date: 13/11/2025 Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. One where we’re driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day. Here, you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges, and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.

Responsibilities

The Incident Response Cloud and Emerging Security Team manages and analyzes security incidents involving AWS and Azure environments, conducting investigations to identify root causes and reduce risk. The team also improves cloud cyber hygiene by strengthening security controls and implementing best practices.