Lead Security Analyst - Cyber Threat Analyst

Federal Government client (agency undisclosed); Canberra; On-site; AUD 193,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Security Analyst position with a Federal Government client in Australia. This hands-on cyber security operations role analyses threats, monitors events, assesses vulnerabilities and strengthens controls protecting critical systems.

You will collaborate with technical teams and security leadership, and contribute to incident response procedures and security testing. You will work across security operations and engineering teams to ensure robust threat detection and rapid response aligned

Qualifications

• You've worked in a SOC as a Security Analyst.
• You're an Australian citizen.
• You must hold a current security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform threat-driven analysis of system security
• Analyse threat intelligence for system-specific threats
• Monitor security events and information for security incidents
• Develop and use incident response plans and playbooks
• Analyse security vulnerabilities and propose solutions
• Review existing security controls for vulnerabilities
• Develop procedures for monitoring and analysing security information and events
• Support security test and evaluation activities for systems and products
• Support technical leadership as required

Skills

SOC experience

Australian citizenship

Current security clearance

Job description

Lead Security Analyst Cyber Threat Analyst - National Security / Defence

Location: ACT or SA

Contract: 12 months, with 2 x 12-month extension options

Pay: $140-$170 p/h including super (negotiable)

Work type: Full-time, up to 40 hours per week

Work arrangement: Onsite, with specific arrangements agreed with your supervisor on a case-by-case basis

Clearance: Must hold a current security clearance

About the Role

Lead Security Analyst position available with our Federal Government client. This is hands‑on security operations work. You will analyse threats, monitor security events, assess vulnerabilities and strengthen security controls protecting important systems. You will work closely with technical teams and security leadership. The role also develops incident response procedures and supports security test and evaluation activities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform threat-driven analysis of system security
• Analyse threat intelligence for system-specific threats
• Monitor security events and information for security incidents
• Develop and use incident response plans and playbooks
• Analyse security vulnerabilities and propose solutions
• Review existing security controls for vulnerabilities
• Develop procedures for monitoring and analysing security information and events
• Support security test and evaluation activities for systems and products
• Support technical leadership as required

What You Bring (Essential Criteria)

• You've worked in a SOC as a Security Analyst
• You're an Australian citizen
• You must hold a current security clearance

Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria)

• Experience with or knowledge of Australian Government information security policies
• Knowledge of the Information Security Manual
• Knowledge of the Essential Eight TSPV-cleared cyber roles with this breadth move quickly.