Junior SOC Analyst — 24/7 Cyber Defense (Canberra)

Leidos; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia is expanding its 24x7x365 Central Processing Cyber Security Operations Centre (CP SOC) at HMAS Harman in Canberra. We are seeking a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to monitor networks, analyse events, and support incident response on a 12-hour rotating shift onsite.

You will work with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection and collaborate with Defence partners to improve threat detection and vulnerability management in a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of industry and government cybersecurity frameworks, SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve complex security issues.
• Experience in detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyber threats using adversary TTPs and IOCs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security events using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protections.
• Incident response: triage, investigate, and manage incidents end-to-end.
• Threat and vulnerability management: assess threats and implement mitigations.
• Security tool administration and process improvement: maintain tools and improve operations.
• Stakeholder communication and reporting: produce reports and support SOC procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Analytical thinking

Incident response

Communication skills

Learning agility

Tools

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Job description

Leidos Australia is expanding its 24x7x365 Central Processing Cyber Security Operations Centre (CP SOC) at HMAS Harman in Canberra. We are seeking a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to monitor networks, analyse events, and support incident response on a 12-hour rotating shift onsite.

You will work with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection and collaborate with Defence partners to improve threat detection and vulnerability management in a fast-paced government environment.