Cyber Security Analyst — CSOC (Flexible Work)

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is seeking an APS 5/APS 6 Cyber Security Analyst to support the CSOC. You will monitor security events, analyse alerts and contribute to investigation and response to suspicious activity and cyber incidents, in a collaborative, intelligence-led environment.

You will receive structured training and hands-on experience to build capability across alert triage, security monitoring, incident investigation, threat analysis and response processes, with

Qualifications

• Some IT/service desk or junior cyber security experience
• Familiarity with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR and email security gateways
• Interest in applying Information Security Manual and Essential Eight guidance

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to junior team members and monitor security events
• Coordinate triage, investigation and response to cyber incidents
• Support continuous improvement of SOC processes and tooling
• Analyse threat intelligence feeds to identify indicators and respond

Skills

SIEM

EDR

YARA

Python

PowerShell

KQL

Tools

Security Tools

Job description

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is seeking an APS 5/APS 6 Cyber Security Analyst to support the CSOC. You will monitor security events, analyse alerts and contribute to investigation and response to suspicious activity and cyber incidents, in a collaborative, intelligence-led environment.

You will receive structured training and hands-on experience to build capability across alert triage, security monitoring, incident investigation, threat analysis and response processes, with