Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Evaluate application security controls, including authentication, authorization, session management, encryption, secrets management, logging, and secure configuration practices to detect potential risks, control gaps, and areas for improvement.

Develop practical, risk-based recommendations that balance security, operational requirements, and business objectives.

Document findings, conclusions, and risk decisions in a clear and professional manner.

Review evidence supporting security controls and evaluate control efficiency.

Produce executive-ready assessment summaries, threat analysis, and remediation recommendations.

Present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Support reporting on assessment activity, emerging risks, remediation efforts, and security trends.

Review vendor security questionnaires, SOC reports, certifications, penetration testing reports, and supporting security documentation.

Evaluate the security measures of potential and current vendors, SaaS providers, cloud service providers, and technology partners.

Partner with Procurement, Legal, business teams, and vendors to resolve security concerns and detail residual risk.

Assist with internal audits, external audits, client assurance requests, and regulatory examinations.

Have a current, working awareness of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53 and CIS Controls, PCI DSS, NIS2, OWASP, GLI and applicable regulatory requirements.

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of security assessment processes, templates, standards, and reporting practices.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Risk Management, Audit, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, IT audit, compliance, third-party risk management, security assessments, or related field.

Proven experience conducting independent security assessments and detailing risk-based findings.

Experience reviewing architecture and infrastructure security controls, vendor documentation, SOC reports, audit artifacts, remediation plans, and compliance evidence.

Experience collaborating within enterprise technology settings, cloud platforms, and third-party service vendors.

At least one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, GIAC certifications (others are strongly preferred).

Experience performing vendor risk assessments or third-party security reviews.

Experience supporting audits, examinations, or client assurance activities.

Familiarity with cloud security, application security, identity and access management, or data protection controls.

Experience using GRC, workflow, ticketing, or evidence management platforms.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.