Junior SOC Analyst

00160 LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia in Canberra is seeking a Junior SOC Analyst to join a 24/7 security operations team. You will monitor networks and endpoints, analyse events, and contribute to incident response using SIEMs and threat detection techniques.

The role requires Australian citizenship with NV-1 or NV-2 clearance, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and security operations.
• Experience with monitoring security events and incident triage.
• Ability to analyse and respond to security incidents using standard playbooks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security events using SIEM and related tools.
• Incident response and management from triage to reporting.
• Threat and vulnerability assessment and signature development.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

Incident response

Threat & vulnerability

Tool administration

Stakeholder comms

Analytical thinking

Tools

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security

Job description

Junior SOC Analyst Leidos Life Hub provides access to discount offers or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers. Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold either a NV-1 or NV-2 Security Clearance Location: Canberra, Harman Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work.

The roles and responsibilities extend to:

• Monitor and Analyse Security Events: Continuously monitor networks and endpoints for security alerts, threats, and intrusions using SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.
• Incident Response and Management: Triage, investigate, and manage security incidents end-to-end, including escalation and reporting as required.
• Threat and Vulnerability Management: Assess emerging threats and vulnerabilities, develop custom detection signatures, and implement measures to mitigate risks.
• Security Tool Administration and Process Improvement: Maintain and support security tools, review and improve operational processes, and ensure the health of deployed security systems.
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, produce reports, and contribute to the development of SOC tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Key Tasks:

• Monitor dashboards and alerts.
• Monitor ITSM for SOC destined requests
• Identify false positives.
• Escalate “Insufficient Information”
• Escalate suspicious events
• Escalate alert tuning suggestions

What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact

• Technical Cyber Security Knowledge: Working knowledge of industry and government cybersecurity frameworks, SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to identify, analyse, and resolve complex security issues with a proactive and self‑starting approach.
• Incident Response Expertise: Experience in detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyber threats using adversary TTPs and IOCs.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Strong verbal and written communication skills for incident reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Willingness to rapidly upskill, work in a 24/7 rotating shift environment, and stay updated on evolving cyber threats.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.

Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: $89,300.00-$111,600.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.