Cyber Defence & Response Analyst

Charter Hall Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share ownership

Well-being program

Learning & development

Generous parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Charter Hall Group is seeking a Cyber Defence & Response Analyst to translate complex security signals into clear insights and drive early risk action. You will monitor AI data interactions, detect unusual activity, and partner with Technology Operations to contain threats.

You will bring 3–5 years in SOC or incident response, strong SIEM/EDR experience, and familiarity with Microsoft security tools. The role is based in Sydney with full-time hours and a focus on proactive cyber resilience.

Qualifications

• Approximately three to five years’ experience in a SOC, incident response or broad in-house cybersecurity role.
• Experience correlating signals across SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms; SOAR experience is desirable.
• Understanding of AI assistants and agents and related risk.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex cyber signals into clear, actionable insights to identify threats, vulnerabilities and emerging risks.
• Investigate, contain and respond to threats from phishing to data exfiltration in collaboration with security partners.

Skills

SIEM correlation

EDR/XDR analysis

PowerShell

Python

KQL

AI security awareness

Communication

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science

Tools

Purview

Defender

Entra ID

Job description

## Cyber Defence & Response AnalystApply: NSW - Sydney - City Metro: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: End Date: November 30, 2026 (18 days left to apply): R3517# **The Place for Talent** **About the opportunity:** As Charter Hall continues to evolve and embrace new technologies, staying ahead of cyber risk is critical to protecting our business and supporting our long-term success. As Cyber Defence & Response Analyst, you’ll turn complex security signals into clear insights and action, helping us identify emerging risks across our people, systems, data and AI. With a focus on looking ahead and acting early, you’ll help strengthen our cyber resilience and give our business the confidence to innovate, grow and make an impact. **How you’ll make an impact:*** **Turn complex cyber signals into clear, actionable insights**, building a current picture of threats, vulnerabilities and emerging risks to help Charter Hall make informed decisions and act early.* **Strengthen visibility across AI and data**, monitoring how tools such as Copilot and AI agents interact with sensitive information and identifying unusual activity, risky access or potential data exposure.* **Be on the front line of cyber defence**, working closely with our security partners and Technology Operations to investigate, contain and respond to threats, from phishing and account compromise through to data exfiltration.* **Continuously strengthen our cyber resilience**, using threat intelligence, security insights, automation and AI to improve detection, prioritise remediation and ensure our controls continue to evolve with the changing threat landscape. **What you’ll bring to the team*** Future focused capabilities including self-awareness, resilience, agility and generosity.* An ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong time management skills, initiative and an ability to prioritise.* Integrity in reporting incidents, risks and control gaps accurately.* Clear, direct communication and the ability to explain technical risk to non-technical leaders.* Calm judgement under pressure, confidence to challenge unclear findings and strong follow-through to closure.* Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science or a related discipline is highly desirable.* Approximately three to five years’ experience in a SOC, incident response or broad in-house cybersecurity role.* Experience correlating signals across SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms; SOAR experience is desirable.* Microsoft security capability, particularly Purview, Defender and Entra ID.* Understanding of AI assistants and agents, including identity, permission, oversharing, prompt-injection and unapproved use risks.* KQL or equivalent query skills, with basic PowerShell or Python for repeatable analysis.* Risk-based vulnerability prioritisation and working knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0.* Experience working with an MSSP is strongly preferred. Relevant security certifications and AI security learning are desirable.**Benefits that matter** Our people share in our success. From employee share ownership to career development, we back our people for the long term.* **Wealth:** Short and long-term incentives, salary continuance and crisis insurance, employee securities and salary packaging.* **Family:** 20 weeks paid primary carers leave, 10 weeks secondary carers leave, parental transition support, school holiday programs.* **Well-being:** Sonder 24/7 EAP, Tuesday breakfasts, wellbeing leave, WELL-accredited workplaces and AIA Vitality.* **Learning:** On-the-job experiences, 24/7 online learning, mentoring and coaching.* **Leave:** Birthday leave, purchased leave, volunteer leave, career breaks, fertility leave, and wellbeing leave.* **Community:** Pledge 1%, volunteer leave, workplace giving and dollar matching**Why Charter Hall**As Australia’s leading diversified property funds manager, we bring together scale, expertise and a strong performance track record to deliver for our investors. What sets us apart is our active approach – managing funds, assets, leasing and development across Office, Industrial & Logistics, Retail, Diversified and Social Infrastructure to unlock long-term value.We’re always looking ahead, exploring new ways to connect people, capital and opportunity. Backed by an entrepreneurial, collaborative and customer-focused culture, Charter Hall is a place where talented people can step up, contribute and make an impact.**Learn more:** https://www.charterhall.com.au/Charter Hall is committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where everyone feels respected and supported. If you need adjustments at any stage of the process, let us know and we’ll work with you to make it accessible.**Ready to join us?*****Apply now or reach out confidentially to Alex Smout ([e-mail]) to help shape what’s next.***