Security Operations Analyst

Location: Canberra
Discipline: Defence
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $$120 - $130 per hour
Contact name: Lauren Eymes

Contact email: laurene@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BH-8819-1
Published: 11 months ago
Startdate: 2024-07-31
Security Operations Analyst

An exciting opportunity for a SOC Analyst to work within a Defence directorate, perfect for a an experinced SOC Analyst who is seeking a challenging and rewarding contract position.

Position Details:

  • Security Clearance: Minimum NV1 required
  • OSA Requirement: Not required prior to starting but must be obtained within 12 months of commencement
  • Contract Duration: Immediate start to 10th December 2024, with the possibility of 2x 12-month extensions
  • Location: Canberra, ACT mostly office-based due to the nature of the work
 
Bennefits:
  • Work within a leading Defence Agency
  • Contribute to National Security
  • Further develop your skills and experience within a high-performing team   
 
Responsibilities:
Indicative duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Responding to Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) platform alerts by investigating and analysing potential security incidents and breaches.
  • Documenting analysis conducted and activities undertaken when investigating security incidents.
  • Performing initial assessment of any potential damage associated with security incidents.
  • Assisting in the development and tuning of security use-cases.
  • Development and maintenance of analyst playbooks.
  • Remaining up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards.
  • Adhering to best practices and policy regarding IT Security of the department.
 
Essential criteria description

  • Demonstrated 3+ years of cyber security experience.
  • Demonstrated experience monitoring security incidents, including those associated with cloud infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated 1+ years of experience using SIEM technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience developing SOC documentation, including analyst play-books and security use-cases.

Desirable criteria description

  • Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security
  • Industry qualifications in Cyber Security

This is a unique backfill opportunity to step into an existing position, contributing to high-impact projects within a secure and dynamic environment.


If you are an experienced professional with the necessary experience, AGSVA clearance and a passion for delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to APPLY NOW.