Level 2 - Cyber Security and Compliance Advisor

Job Description

About the business

Zynet is a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) / Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) delivering comprehensive IT and Cyber Security services to a growing client base across Australia. Since launching our Cyber Security Division (CSD), we have evolved into a trusted partner providing Managed Cyber Security Services, governance advisory, and compliance-driven solutions.

Our CSD delivers tiered security offerings ranging from Managed Detection & Response (MDR) through to full strategic advisory, compliance management, and incident response simulation.

 

About the role

We are seeking a Level 2 Cyber Security and Compliance Advisor to join our rapidly growing Cyber Security Division. This is a mid-level role sitting between our Level 1 Cyber Analysts and Head of Cyber Security, combining hands-on alert triage / SOC expertise with strategic advisory capability.

You will play a key role in delivering our Outsourced CISO (vCISO) services, supporting clients in strengthening their cyber security posture, achieving compliance objectives, and responding effectively to threats.

This is a client-facing role requiring both deep technical understanding and the ability to communicate cyber risk at an executive and board level.

If you love being part of a team that strives to improve cyber resilience and can demonstrate the following attributes, then we'd love to hear from you:

- Essential

- Previous experience in a Cyber Security Analyst and Compliance Consulting role is critical (5 years minimum)

- Confident and Professional communication skills including an ability to articulate cyber risks at an Executive and Board level

- Strong understanding of SOC operations including MDR/XDR and SIEM tools to perform threat detection and analysis

- Analytical and detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills

- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on technical work

- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to continuous improvement

- Customer first focus with exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong desire to help our clients

- Excellent client services focus and skills both on telephone and in person

- Attention to detail to ensure information is accurately captured and documented

- Excellent organisational and communication skills both written & verbal

- Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) accreditation

- Willingness to undergo a pre-employment background and security screening

- Sound understanding of Cyber Security related frameworks including:

- Essential 8

- NIST Cyber Security Framework

- CIS Controls

- SMB1001

- ISO27001/2

- Solid technical foundation across networks, systems and cloud environments

- Exposure to penetration testing outputs and security awareness platforms

- Highly regarded

- Additional Cyber related certifications such as Security+, CEH, CCSP, etc. 

- Department of Defense clearance

- Knowledge of AI systems and how to implement AI systems and agents safely and securely (e.g. SecAI+)

The perks of joining the Zynet team

- Join a growing young team of IT and Cyber professionals eager to further develop their IT and Cyber Security careers

- Great internal culture within the team, where encouragement and collaboration is part of our DNA

- Open plan work area so it's easy to work with the team

- Excellent office amenities such as modern kitchen and break out area with pool table and coffee machine and plenty of parking

- Regular staff BBQs and breakfast meetings to make getting together a really enjoyable experience

- Use “best of breed” applications, built for managed security service providers for efficient support of our clients such as Microsoft 365, Connectwise Manage, DattoRMM, Sophos, Auvik as well as many other platforms

- An opportunity to “own” the relationship with several clients as their primary security consultant

- Apply your skills across a range of client types, sizes and industries including a variety of technical environments and personalities

- A strong drive and focus on consulting and mitigating cyber risks for our clients

- Social team building events outside business hours

- Lots of encouragement and assistance for further training and attaining certifications –  we want you to succeed in your career!