Principal Security Analyst

Experis Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Job summary

A leading technology organization in Melbourne seeks a Principal Cyber Security Analyst to lead cyber defence initiatives and provide operational leadership. You will mentor a team of analysts and enhance security controls across complex environments. This role requires strong experience in SIEM tools and thorough knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO27001 and NIST. Competitive salary with a hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in cyber security or IT.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or ITIL Practitioner.
• Proven ability to lead incident response and vulnerability management programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber defence and incident response operations across enterprise environments.
• Mentor and guide a team of cyber analysts.
• Monitor security systems and networks, investigate incidents, and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Splunk Enterprise Security

Threat Hunting

Incident Response

ISO27001

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in Cyber Security or IT

Tools

SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred)

SPL

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Principal Cyber Security Analyst - Splunk | ISO27001 | MITRE ATT&CK | Incident Response

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid) 3 days on-site
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Super

About the Role
A leading organisation is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Analyst to lead advanced cyber defence and incident response initiatives. You'll work alongside a high-performing team of cyber security professionals, providing operational leadership and technical expertise across threat detection, response, and tooling uplift.

This role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape cyber maturity across a complex enterprise environment. You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to operationalise security controls, uplift SOC capabilities, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cyber defence and incident response operations across enterprise environments
• Mentor and guide a team of cyber analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Monitor security systems and networks, investigate incidents, and implement mitigation strategies
• Analyse logs and threat intelligence to identify risks and develop response plans
• Evaluate and implement new security tools, technologies, and processes
• Align security operations with ISO27001, NIST, CIS, and ASD ISM frameworks
• Champion continuous improvement and uplift of SOC tooling and processes
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance cyber resilience
• Stay current with threat trends, APT groups, and emerging attack vectors

Key Requirements

• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in cyber security or IT
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or ITIL Practitioner
• Strong experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred), SPL, and threat hunting
• Deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat modelling, and operational threat intelligence
• Proven ability to lead incident response and vulnerability management programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting skills
• Experience with ISO27001/27002, NIST, CIS frameworks
• Ability to adapt to evolving threats and technologies

Additional Info

• Hybrid work model with occasional travel to other sites
• On-call support may be required via roster rotation
• National Police Check required

Click the link to apply or contact Zak on 0477 139 377 or for a confidential chat!

Principal Cyber Security Analyst - Splunk | ISO27001 | MITRE ATT&CK | Incident Response

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid) 3 days on-site
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Super

About the Role
A leading organisation is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Analyst to lead advanced cyber defence and incident response initiatives. You'll work alongside a high-performing team of cyber security professionals, providing operational leadership and technical expertise across threat detection, response, and tooling uplift.

This role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape cyber maturity across a complex enterprise environment. You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to operationalise security controls, uplift SOC capabilities, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cyber defence and incident response operations across enterprise environments
• Mentor and guide a team of cyber analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Monitor security systems and networks, investigate incidents, and implement mitigation strategies
• Analyse logs and threat intelligence to identify risks and develop response plans
• Evaluate and implement new security tools, technologies, and processes
• Align security operations with ISO27001, NIST, CIS, and ASD ISM frameworks
• Champion continuous improvement and uplift of SOC tooling and processes
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance cyber resilience
• Stay current with threat trends, APT groups, and emerging attack vectors

Key Requirements

• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in cyber security or IT
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or ITIL Practitioner
• Strong experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred), SPL, and threat hunting
• Deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat modelling, and operational threat intelligence
• Proven ability to lead incident response and vulnerability management programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting skills
• Experience with ISO27001/27002, NIST, CIS frameworks
• Ability to adapt to evolving threats and technologies

Additional Info

• Hybrid work model with occasional travel to other sites
• On-call support may be required via roster rotation
• National Police Check required

Click the link to apply or contact Zak on 0477 139 377 or for a confidential chat!

Desired Skills and Experience

Splunk Enterprise Security & SPL
Threat Hunting & Incident Response
ISO27001, NIST, CIS Frameworks
MITRE ATT&CK & Threat Modelling
Vulnerability Management
Security Log Analysis & SIEM Operations
Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting
Cyber Tooling Evaluation & Implementation
Team Leadership & Mentoring
CISSP, GIAC, or ITIL Practitioner Certification

Zakaria Zainal
Senior Consultant
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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