Senior Security Operations Analyst — Threat Hunting & IR

Hatch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to protect our technology environments by identifying, investigating and responding to security events. This hands-on role covers security operations, incident management, vulnerability assessment and threat intelligence across our payments platform.

The successful candidate will monitor security events, investigate incidents, and work with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in security operations, incident management, vulnerability assessment, or threat intelligence in complex environments.
• Ability to analyze security data from multiple sources and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant qualification, certification or equivalent practical experience in cyber security, information technology or security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead security monitoring across enterprise environments using SIEM, EDR and cloud security platforms.
• Investigate security alerts and conduct proactive threat hunting.
• Coordinate and lead the response to security incidents, including containment, eradication and recovery activities.
• Develop and maintain playbooks, runbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Provide risk-based recommendations on vulnerabilities, system changes and new technologies.
• Prepare and present security metrics, operational reports and risk summaries.

Skills

Security operations

Incident management

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability assessment

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Cyber security certification

Relevant degree in IT or security

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR tools

Threat intel tools

Job description

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst to protect our technology environments by identifying, investigating and responding to security events. This hands-on role covers security operations, incident management, vulnerability assessment and threat intelligence across our payments platform.

The successful candidate will monitor security events, investigate incidents, and work with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls.