Lead Cyber Security/Threat Analysts

Clicks IT Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 164,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks IT Recruitment is seeking a skilled Security Analyst with SOC experience to join a contract engagement in Canberra. The role focuses on threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability assessment and incident response, with hands-on work across Splunk Enterprise Security, EDR, NDR and SOAR platforms.

The analyst will conduct threat-driven analysis, monitor security events, develop incident response playbooks and assess system weaknesses to drive remediation.

Qualifications

• SOC experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Experience with EDR, NDR and SOAR platforms.
• Strong understanding of threat detection, vulnerability assessment and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat-driven analysis of system security and emerging cyber threats.
• Analyse threat intelligence and identify system-specific risks.
• Monitor security events and detect potential incidents.
• Develop, maintain and execute incident response plans and playbooks.
• Assess vulnerabilities and recommend remediation.
• Review security controls and identify gaps or weaknesses.
• Develop procedures for security event monitoring and analysis.
• Support technical leadership and contribute to system testing and evaluation activities.

Skills

SOC experience

Threat detection

Security monitoring

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

EDR

NDR

SOAR

Job description

Seeking a skilled Security Analyst with SOC experience and strong capabilities in threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability assessment and incident response.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct threat-driven analysis of system security and emerging cyber threats.
• Analyse threat intelligence and identify system-specific risks.
• Monitor security events and detect potential incidents.
• Develop, maintain and execute incident response plans and playbooks.
• Assess vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate remediation.
• Review security controls and identify gaps or weaknesses.
• Develop procedures for security event monitoring and analysis.
• Support technical leadership and contribute to system testing and evaluation activities.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience working in a SOC as a Security Analyst.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms.
• Experience with Network Detection and Response (NDR) platforms.
• Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms.
• Strong understanding of threat detection, vulnerability assessment and incident response.

Desirable

• Knowledge of ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight.
• Experience supporting security assessments, testing and technical security operations.

Job Summary

Pay:

$140per hour

Location:

Australian Capital Territory, Canberra

Job Type:

Contract

Specialisation:

Security

Reference ID:

BH-77940