SOC Analyst

Cleared Recruitment; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cleared Recruitment seeks SOC Analysts to support mission-critical defence and intelligence networks. You will monitor events, detect threats, investigate incidents, and drive security operations maturity in collaboration with engineers, threat intelligence specialists, and security authorities.

Junior and Senior candidates with 2+ to 10+ years in cyber security are welcome. The role offers exposure to national security programs and growth within a developing security operations capability.

Formación

• Experience in cyber security operations or IT support.
• Exposure to SIEM platforms and security tooling.
• Understanding of cyber security fundamentals.
• Scripting or coding experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor security events and respond to cyber incidents
• Conduct threat detection, analysis, triage, and investigation activities
• Support vulnerability management processes and remediation efforts
• Contribute to Cyber Threat Intelligence activities
• Assist with SIEM, endpoint, network, and detection engineering initiatives
• Provide trusted cyber security advice to stakeholders
• Support the development of security operations requirements
• Participate in change reviews and security approvals
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external security stakeholders
• Contribute to the improvement of security operations processes, procedures, and reporting capabilities

Conocimientos

Cyber security ops

SIEM exposure

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Threat detection

Scripting

Networking basics

Cloud basics

Educación

Security+

GSEC

GCIA

GCIH

CISSP

CISM

CCNA Security

Microsoft Security Certifications

Splunk Certifications

Herramientas

Splunk

SIEM

Descripción del empleo

NV2 candidates may be considered where there is a willingness and ability to uplift to TSPV.

Company Overview

Join one of Australia's leading technology and mission-focused organisations supporting national security, defence, intelligence, and critical government programs. With a strong reputation for delivering complex cyber, digital, and information security capabilities, the organisation provides employees with the opportunity to work on highly classified projects that directly contribute to Australia's security interests.

You'll be joining during an exciting period of capability growth, with significant investment in new technologies, platforms, and security operations functions. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the country's most experienced cyber professionals while helping shape and mature a rapidly evolving security operations environment.

Job Description

We are seeking SOC Analysts to join a high-performing Security Operations team supporting mission-critical defence and intelligence networks.

The role involves monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber security threats while contributing to the ongoing maturity of Security Operations capabilities. Working closely with engineers, threat intelligence specialists, stakeholders, and security authorities, you will play a key role in protecting sensitive environments from sophisticated cyber threats.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and respond to cyber incidents
• Conduct threat detection, analysis, triage, and investigation activities
• Support vulnerability management processes and remediation efforts
• Contribute to Cyber Threat Intelligence activities
• Assist with SIEM, endpoint, network, and detection engineering initiatives
• Provide trusted cyber security advice to stakeholders
• Support the development of security operations requirements
• Participate in change reviews and security approvals
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external security stakeholders
• Contribute to the improvement of security operations processes, procedures, and reporting capabilities

Education / Certifications Required

Desirable certifications include:

• Security+
• GSEC
• GCIA
• GCIH
• CISSP
• CISM
• CCNA Security
• Microsoft Security Certifications
• Splunk Certifications

Knowledge / Skills Required

Junior-Level Candidates

• Approximately 2+ years' experience in cyber security operations, or
• 4+ years' experience in broader IT support, networking, cloud, endpoint, or gateway technologies
• Understanding of cyber security fundamentals
• Exposure to SIEM platforms and security tooling
• Scripting or coding experience highly regarded

Senior-Level Candidates

• 5-10+ years' experience across security operations functions
• Experience leading or maturing cyber security capabilities
• Strong understanding of incident response, detection engineering, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Previous experience supporting Defence, Intelligence, or Federal Government environments highly desirable
• Work on nationally significant and mission-critical programs
• Exposure to advanced cyber security technologies and environments
• Career progression within a growing cyber security function
• Access to experienced cyber security professionals and technical mentors
• Opportunity to help shape and mature a developing security operations capability
• Long-term project stability and career growth

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, experience, and background strengthens our teams. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans

Veterans and ex-serving members are highly encouraged to apply. Your experience operating in complex, mission-focused environments are highly valued and transferable to this role.

About Cleared

Cleared partners with Australia's leading Defence, Intelligence, Federal Government, and National Security organisations to connect exceptional security-cleared professionals with career-defining opportunities. We take a relationship-driven approach and provide personalised support throughout the recruitment process.