Cyber Defence & Response Analyst

Charter Hall; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wealth incentives

Parental leave 20 weeks

Well-being program

Learning and mentoring

Leave options incl. birthday leave

Volunteer leave and community programs

Job summary

Charter Hall is seeking a Cyber Defence & Response Analyst in Sydney to turn security signals into actionable insights and strengthen cyber resilience across people, systems, data and AI.

You’ll investigate threats, coordinate with partners and use SIEM/EDR/XDR, SOAR and Microsoft security tools to detect, contain and respond to incidents. A 3–5 year SOC/IR background and relevant certifications are preferred.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex cyber signals into clear, actionable insights, building a current picture of threats and risks.
• Strengthen visibility across AI and data, monitoring Copilot and AI agents interactions with sensitive information.
• Be on the front line of cyber defence, investigating, containing and responding to threats.
• Continuously strengthen cyber resilience using threat intel, automation and AI to improve detection and remediation.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident response

AI security

KQL

PowerShell

Python

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOAR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science or related discipline

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOAR

Purview

Defender

Entra ID

Job description

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.

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.