Defence Cyber Security Specialist — SOC & Incident Response

Downer Professional Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Career development programs

Reservist Leave for veterans

Job summary

A leading Australian defense firm is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist in Canberra to work on key cybersecurity projects. This role involves monitoring cyber events, managing vulnerabilities, and incident response. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and any experience in risk assessments is a plus. This position offers full-time employment and a meaningful opportunity to contribute to national security.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge in SOC Analyst or Cyber Security roles.
• Mandatory SAFe Practitioner certification.
• Experience in Incident Response. Understanding of cyber risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cybersecurity events via SIEM.
• Contribute to incident response activities.
• Manage vulnerabilities and conduct risk analysis.

Skills

SOC Analyst / Cyber Security certifications

Certified SAFe Practitioner

Experience with Security Incident and Event Management platforms

Incident response in SOC environments

Desirable experience in threat hunting in Linux

Education

Cyber Security certifications

Tools

Splunk

Job description

A leading Australian defense firm is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist in Canberra to work on key cybersecurity projects. This role involves monitoring cyber events, managing vulnerabilities, and incident response. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and any experience in risk assessments is a plus. This position offers full-time employment and a meaningful opportunity to contribute to national security.