Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Service Stream Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth

Discounts

Paid Leave

Culture

Job summary

Service Stream Limited is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst in Melbourne. The role combines hands-on security operations, stakeholder engagement, threat hunting and risk mitigation within a Defence industry context. You will mentor junior analysts and contribute to secure design, implementation and operation of business systems.

Hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. Candidates must be Australian citizens eligible for Government security clearance (Baseline or NV1).

Qualifications

• Degree in Cyber Security or related field required.
• Industry certifications and security training highly regarded.
• Experience in Defence or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Manage Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities.
• Support identity and access management.
• Administer and optimise security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, email security, endpoint protection, and privileged access solutions.
• Conduct threat hunting, threat intelligence analysis, and threat modelling activities.
• Prepare technical reports and security procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across security controls and processes.
• Mentor junior analysts and share knowledge.

Skills

Cyber Security Ops

Defence sector

Security frameworks

Service management tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Check Point

Zscaler

ServiceNow

Jira

Education

Degree in Cyber Security

Industry certifications

Vendor certifications

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Email security

Endpoint protection

Privileged access

Job description

Service Stream is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing Cyber Security team. This role is ideal for a security professional who enjoys a combination of hands-on technical work, stakeholder engagement, proactive threat hunting and risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior analysts, and contribute to the protection of Service Stream's IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. You will play a key role in ensuring security is embedded into the design, implementation, and operation of business systems and services and will have a well-developed knowledge and experience in cyber security operations within the context of a large Defence Industry company.

Location

Melbourne CBD (Collins Street) with a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Work type

full time permanent.

Role requirements

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline or NV1, depending on operational requirements).

What you’ll do

Cyber Security Operations

• Investigate and respond to security alerts and incidents
• Manage Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities
• Support identity and access management
• Administer and optimise security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, email security, endpoint protection, and privileged access solutions
• Conduct threat hunting, threat intelligence analysis, and threat modelling activities
• Support phishing simulations, incident response and exercises, and security monitoring capabilities

In All Roles

• Contribute to cyber security audits and compliance activities
• Participate in incident management, security exercises, and working groups
• Prepare technical reports, security procedures, and operational documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across security controls, policies, and processes
• Share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members
• Assist with additional security responsibilities as required

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in Cyber Security within Cyber Security Operations
• Experience working within Defence, Critical Infrastructure, or similarly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks and standards such as: ACSC Essential Eight, Information Security Manual (ISM), NIST Cyber Security Framework, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK Frameworks
• Experience with cyber security service management, workflow management, and reporting tools
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as: Splunk, CrowdStrike, Check Point, Zscaler, Service Now, Jira or similar platforms

Qualifications

• Degree in Cyber Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Industry certifications and security-focused training highly regarded
• Vendor certifications and product-specific training advantageous

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed organisation that develops and operates Australia's essential service networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence and social infrastructure. Our work supports and connects communities across the nation.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Growth – Build your technical capability across cloud, infrastructure, security and modern workplace technologies.
• Discounts – Access to hundreds of retail and service discounts including Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, Airbnb and Bupa.
• Paid Leave – Parental, cultural, community service, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave options.
• Culture – Join a team that values accountability, collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.