What you’ll contribute to:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and innovative Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join the QAL Technology Department.  As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, you will be responsible for enhancing QAL’s security measures, conducting security assessments, and ensuring compliance with best practices. You will play a key role in providing SME input into, and auditing system security and frameworks, supply chain, managing incidents, and advising on risk mitigation strategies.

Tracey, who joined Queensland Airports Pty Ltd as a Technology team in 2016, shares her experience of working at QAL:

“One of the best aspects of is working at QAL is its commitment to its employees' well-being and professional development. The company invests in its workforce, providing mentorship opportunities, and a culture that encourages continuous learning. The work environment at QAL is supportive and collaborative as well as colleagues and team leaders are always approachable and open to new ideas. 

How will you make an impact?

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in cybersecurity, holding a bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience), alongside at least three years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles. They will demonstrate solid technical expertise across Active Directory, network and cloud security (AWS and Azure), and endpoint protection technologies, with proven experience working with SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and EDR solutions. A sound understanding of recognised security frameworks such as NIST, the Australian Essential Eight, and PCI-DSS is essential, as is demonstrated capability in incident response and risk management.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cyber Security Operations & Incident Management – monitoring, response, OT security, SOC integration, and threat intelligence. 
• Security Architecture & Vulnerability Management – secure cloud architecture, CSPM, vulnerability lifecycle management with SLA tracking. 
• Audit, Compliance & Governance – ASIC, Essential Eight, NIST audits, supply chain due diligence, shadow IT/OT governance. 
• Training, Awareness & Reporting – staff training, tabletop exercises, Board reporting on cyber risk and compliance. 
• Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement – embedding security across projects and operations. 

How we support you

At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we believe work should support life, not compete with it. Through our Living Well approach, we offer flexible working options for all roles, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive culture so our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

As we continue to grow and transform, we encourage flexible ways of working and open conversations about how work fits alongside life. We also invest in our people through learning, mentoring and career pathways across our four airports.

What we’ve built together

At QAL, our people connect communities. We own and operate Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports, linking regional Queensland and northern New South Wales with the rest of Australia and the world.

More than 8 million passengers travel through our airports each year, supported by teams working together to create safe, welcoming and efficient experiences. Our vision is to be the first-choice gateway for our regions, creating valuable connections and inspiring a sustainable future.

We’re committed to an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

QAL is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, independently recognised for supporting long‑term careers, flexibility, wellbeing and equal opportunity. Learn more about working at QAL here.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), which requires the completion of a Police Check.

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs