Security Operations Analyst

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

Contact email: Kristenb@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BH-8819-2
Published: 26 days ago
Startdate: 2024-11-13
Security Operations Analyst

An exciting opportunity for a SOC Analyst to work within a Defence entity, 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 December 2025, with the possibility of extensions
  • Location: Canberra, ACT mostly office-based due to the nature of the work
 
Bennefits:
  • Be a Part of a Prestigious Defence Agency: Work alongside experts in a respected agency dedicated to Australia’s security.
  • Make a Tangible Impact: Every day you’ll contribute to safeguarding our nation.
  • Grow in a High-Performing Team: Hone your skills and deepen your experience in a dynamic, supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing: Your day-to-day work will be varied and impactful. Key responsibilities include:
  • Monitoring and investigating alerts from the Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) platform to analyse potential incidents and security breaches.
  • Documenting your analysis and actions to provide a clear record of each investigation.
  • Assessing possible damage associated with security incidents and responding accordingly.
  • Assisting with the development and tuning of security use-cases to improve team readiness and response.
  • Helping to create and maintain playbooks that support consistency and efficiency in incident response.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Cyber Security Experience: At least 3 years in cyber security with a strong background in security incident monitoring and response, including experience with cloud environments.
  • Hands-on SIEM Experience: A minimum of 1 year working directly with SIEM technologies.
  • SOC Documentation Skills: Experience creating documentation such as analyst playbooks and security use-cases to support SOC functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security
  • Relevant industry certifications that showcase your expertise
This role is a unique chance to step into a well-established backfill position, bringing your expertise to a team committed to safeguarding Australia’s security in a complex digital landscape.



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