Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst

Mura Connect; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% work-from-home flexibility

Free onsite parking

On-call roster

Job summary

MuraConnect is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to strengthen cyber security operations, threat detection and incident response for a government transport sector program in Brisbane. This 12‑month contract role emphasizes governance, SIEM optimization and ongoing improvement.

You will work with an MSP to monitor threats, investigate incidents and drive detection engineering across a complex ICT environment, ensuring SLAs and security standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Operations Centre (SOC) environments.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, log monitoring and detection.
• Proven ability to coordinate with MSPs or external vendors.
• Knowledge of threat hunting, IOCs, TTPs and detection engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SOC operations and governance with the MSP.
• Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber threats and incidents.
• Review and improve SIEM processes, logs and detection use cases.
• Coordinate incident response with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

SOC operations

Threat detection

Incident response

SIEM monitoring

Threat hunting

Governance & compliance

MSP coordination

Log analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security

Tools

SIEM tools

Logging & monitoring tools

Job description

Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst

MuraConnect is partnering with a government transport organisation to identify an experienced Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to strengthen cyber security operations, threat detection and incident response capabilities. This is a 12-month contract opportunity with potential extensions.

You'll play a key role in overseeing SOC operations, working closely with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to investigate cyber threats, enhance SIEM capabilities and drive continuous improvement across a complex ICT environment.

The Role

As the Senior SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing security operations, including:

• Providing technical and governance oversight of the Managed Service Provider (MSP)
• Monitoring, investigating and responding to cyber security threats and incidents
• Reviewing and improving SIEM processes, log monitoring and detection capabilities
• Identifying logging gaps and enhancing security detection rules and use cases
• Conducting threat hunting and analysing Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and attacker TTPs
• Coordinating incident response activities with internal teams and external security partners
• Monitoring service delivery against security standards, SLAs and governance requirements
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen SOC performance and resilience

About You

To be successful, you will be an experienced Cyber Security or SOC Analyst with strong technical expertise in security monitoring, incident response and threat detection, combined with the confidence to engage technical teams and external service providers.

You will bring:

• Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, security monitoring and log analysis
• Demonstrated experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents
• Knowledge of threat hunting, IOCs, TTPs and detection engineering
• Experience improving security monitoring, detection rules and operational processes
• Strong understanding of cyber security governance, risk and compliance
• Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) or external vendors
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational security

Additional Information:

• This role offers 50% work-from-home flexibility and free onsite parking.
• Participation in an on-call roster is required, currently one week in six.

About Mura

MuraConnect is a profit-for-purpose organisation established to drive social benefit through good business practice. We work with contractors and professionals across a range of sectors to connect skilled talent with the right opportunities. The profit generated from our corporate engagements funds initiatives that support and develop Indigenous professionals, giving back to communities through education and professional development.