Senior SOC Analyst

Peoplebank; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to support a busy Security Operations Centre in Brisbane with hybrid work options. The role involves monitoring, detecting, investigating and responding to cyber security events alongside an MSP, while driving continuous improvement.

You will oversee MSP governance, uplift SIEM processes, and collaborate with internal teams to close logging gaps and strengthen detections. This contract role requires Brisbane presence with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SOC environment with incident investigation and response.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM operations and detection coverage.
• Proven experience working with vendor/MSP delivery and governance oversight.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Candidates must be Brisbane-based or willing to attend the office at least 50% time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and governance oversight of the MSP to meet SLAs and security standards.
• Review and uplift SIEM processes including log onboarding and health checks.
• Collaborate with internal teams/MSP to close logging gaps and improve detections and use cases.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen SOC capability and efficiency.
• Monitor, investigate, and document cyber security incidents and lessons learned.
• Support coordinated incident response with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Enrich investigations with contextual data, IOCs, and attacker TTPs.
• Perform and/or review threat hunting in response to emerging threats.

Skills

SOC experience

SIEM operations

MSP governance

On-call rotation

Brisbane presence

Job description

Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst

Brisbane, hybrid options

6 months initial contract, possible extension

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to support the operation of a busy Security Operations Centre. You will work closely with an external Managed Service Provider (MSP) to monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cyber security events and incidents, while driving continuous improvement across SOC processes and capability.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and governance oversight of the MSP to ensure services meet agreed SLAs, security requirements, standards, and operational procedures
• Review and uplift SIEM processes- log source onboarding, monitoring health checks, operational procedures
• Partner with internal teams/system owners/MSP to close logging gaps and improve detections, rules, and use cases
• Lead/drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen SOC capability and operational efficiency
• Monitor, investigate, and document cyber security incidents (findings, follow-ups, lessons learned)
• Support coordinated incident response with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Enrich investigations using contextual data, IOCs, and attacker TTPs
• Perform and/or review threat hunting in response to emerging threats

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in/with a SOC environment, including incident investigation and response
• Strong understanding of SIEM operations and improving detection coverage (log onboarding, use cases, health checks)
• Comfortable working with vendor/MSP delivery and governance oversight
• Able to participate in an on-call rotation
• Must be Brisbane/local and able to attend the office at least 50%

Notes

Application period closes on 13th November, Friday, 2PM.

We may use Aida (AI-assisted screening) as part of the initial application screening process.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.