Security Information and Event Management Tester (AU Citizen with Security Clearance)

Accenture Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Accenture Australia is seeking a SIEM Tester to validate Security Information and Event Management platforms, data pipelines, and threat detection across Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Elastic Security. You will test detection rules, dashboards, and reporting, while collaborating with security engineers to resolve issues and support deployments.

Ideal candidates have hands-on SIEM testing experience, a solid understanding of SOC operations, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK.

Qualifications

• Experience testing SIEM platforms and security monitoring use cases.
• Understanding of SOC concepts and incident response workflows.
• Familiarity with threat hunting and detection rule validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for SIEM platforms.
• Validate log collection, parsing, and enrichment from various sources.
• Test detection rules, correlation searches, and alerting mechanisms.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing of SIEM solutions.
• Validate dashboards, reports, and threat-hunting queries.
• Simulate cyber attacks to verify detection coverage and alerts.
• Document defects and coordinate resolution with engineers.
• Support deployment and release testing activities.

Skills

SOC

Incident Detection

Threat Hunting

Vulnerability Management

MITRE ATT&CK

Security Clearance

Australian Citizenship

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk Enterprise Security

IBM QRadar

Elastic Security

Job description

Join Accenture a leading global consulting firm that is at the forefront of innovation, helping businesses unlock their full potential through cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies. With a strong presence in over 50 countries and a focus on empowering businesses across industries, we deliver tailored solutions that drive growth, enhance efficiency, and foster digital transformation. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a passion for solving complex challenges with data and technology.

About The Role

We are seeking a SIEM Tester to support the validation and assurance of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, security monitoring use cases, and threat detection capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing security detection rules, log ingestion pipelines, alerts, dashboards, and reporting functionality across SIEM technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Elastic Security.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for SIEM platforms.
• Validate log collection, parsing, normalization, and enrichment from various security and infrastructure sources.
• Test security use cases, detection rules, correlation searches, and alerting mechanisms.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing of SIEM solutions.
• Validate dashboards, reports, and threat-hunting queries.
• Simulate cyber attack scenarios and verify detection coverage and alert generation.
• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution.
• Work with security engineers and developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Support deployment and release testing activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience testing SIEM platforms such as:
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Splunk Enterprise Security
• IBM QRadar
• Elastic Security
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including:
• Security Operations Centre (SOC)
• Incident Detection and Response
• Threat Hunting
• Vulnerability Management
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Security Clearance
• Australian Citizenship required.
• NV1, or NV2 Security Clearance preferred

Why Join Us?

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that values your growth and well-being. As a part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration that rewards your expertise.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for remote work, hybrid models, and a strong work-life balance.
• Learning and Development: Access to world-class training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities to advance your skills.
• Career Growth: Defined career pathways with opportunities to work on impactful projects for global clients.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support.
• Paid Time Off: Generous leave policies, including parental leave and additional paid holidays.
• Diversity and Inclusion: A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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