At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse and enhance cybersecurity measures while documenting processes and ensuring compliance.
- Company: Join XPT Software, a leading tech firm with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cybersecurity while working with top clients across various industries.
- Qualifications: Experience in system security, compliance, and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
- XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract
- End Point Analyst
- Sydney, Australia | Posted on 08/04/2025
- XPT Software Australia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
- XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom, Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
- We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
- XPT Software Australia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
- We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Confirm and identify the use of Internet Explorer 11
- Document the current state process of Power Shell module logging, script block logging, and transcription events
- Perform a current state analysis of new controls
- Ensure command line process creation events are centrally logged
- Protect event logs from unauthorized modification and deletion
- Analyze event logs from internet-facing servers in a timely manner to detect cybersecurity events
- Identify and document all gaps in controls, policies, and configurations
- Assess potential risks associated with non-compliance and prioritize remediation efforts
- Review exceptions for use cases where the most restrictive controls are not implemented and validate if compensating controls are adequate
- Assess and implement MS recommended Blocklist (MRB) across workstations
- Conduct a Business Impact Assessment on workstations to assess the operational impact of blocking MRB-listed applications
- Validate the coverage of current ‘LOLBAS’ blocking against the MRB to ensure that applications already blocked in the environment are aligned with the MRB blocklist
- Identify and implement compensating controls for applications that cannot be blocked due to operational dependencies, ensuring security is maintained in such cases
- Ensure changes made to implement MRB are fully documented, and that the implementation aligns with updated Essential Eight ML2 requirements, ready for audit purposes
- Extract application usage data from Microsoft Defender to determine whether applications/executables on the recommended block list
- Implement continuous monitoring of MRB compliance and update it regularly to address new vulnerabilities, ensuring it remains effective
- Ensure that MRB blocking rules apply correctly to both privileged and standard user groups, considering role-based access control (RBAC) for different user types and their specific needs
- Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in system hardening, security auditing, or compliance
- Familiarity with ASD Essential Eight and Microsoft security baselines
- Strong understanding of Windows event logging and Power Shell security features
- Experience with Intune, Group Policy, or other configuration management tools
- Excellent documentation and analytical skills
- Familiarity with ITIL framework and processes, particularly in change and incident management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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EndPoint Analyst employer: XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd
XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement through mentorship and leadership roles, particularly in the fast-evolving field of infrastructure services. Our commitment to service excellence and operational governance ensures that our team members are empowered to lead transformative projects while enjoying a supportive culture that values diversity and teamwork.
Contact Details:
XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace EndPoint Analyst
System Hardening
Security Auditing
Compliance
ASD Essential Eight
Microsoft Security Baselines
Windows Event Logging
PowerShell Security Features
