Lead SOC Threat Analyst – Cyber Security (TSPV)

Client 1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National significance projects

Long-term contract with extension

Exposure to leading cyber defence tech

Collaborative mission-focused team

Job summary

Cleared is seeking experienced Lead Security Analysts to join a high-performing cyber defence team in Canberra or Adelaide. Working in a Security Operations Centre, you will monitor, analyse and strengthen security posture through threat-led analysis, vulnerability assessment, and incident response planning.

This role requires strong expertise in cyber threat detection, security monitoring platforms, and incident response processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Strong 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 analytical and incident investigation capabilities.
• Ability to develop security monitoring procedures and response processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat-driven security analysis across enterprise environments.
• Analyse cyber threat intelligence and assess system-specific threats.
• Monitor and investigate security events and incidents.
• Develop, maintain and execute incident response plans and playbooks.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
• Review and assess existing security controls and frameworks.
• Develop procedures for monitoring, analysing and reporting security events.
• Support security testing, evaluation and assurance activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to improve cyber resilience.
• Provide support and guidance to technical leadership teams as required.

Skills

SOC experience

Threat-led analysis

Analytical skills

Incident investigation

Stakeholder communication

Security operations

Security monitoring

Education

Cyber Security-related degree

CISSP

GIAC

GCIA

GCIH

Splunk certifications

Microsoft Security certifications

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

EDR platforms

NDR platforms

SOAR platforms

Job description

Cleared is seeking experienced Lead Security Analysts to join a high-performing cyber defence team in Canberra or Adelaide. Working in a Security Operations Centre, you will monitor, analyse and strengthen security posture through threat-led analysis, vulnerability assessment, and incident response planning.

This role requires strong expertise in cyber threat detection, security monitoring platforms, and incident response processes.