Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst

• Technical Specialists wantedmultipleSenior SOC Analystpositions available

• Help deliver mission-critical cyber security outcomes in a high-impact national security environment.

• Location: Canberra (Harman) 5 days on-site 24/7 shift work in a specialist SOC environment.

Due to the nature of this Technical Specialist role you must be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum NV1 security clearance with the willingness and eligibility to uplift to NV2.

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Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers Technology and Airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts backed by global capability and trusted partners solve some of the worlds toughest challenges across government intelligence defence aviation borderprotectionand health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

We havemultipleexciting opportunities for SeniorSOCAnalysts (Technical Specialists) to join our 24/7 Cyber Protection Security Operations Centre (CP SOC).

In this role you will deliverhighvalue advanced cyber security services to protect Australian Defence Force personnel and systems. You willoperatein a rapidly maturing SOC environment where yourexpertisewill directly influence operational outcomes uplift technical maturity and shape the future capability of the team.

The shift cycleoperatesover 12hour blocks. When cycling off shiftyoullenjoy 4 or 5 days off followed by 4 or 5 consecutive day or night shifts providing meaningful downtime between rotations.

You will be an integral and senior member of the team acting as a technical escalation point and mentor. Responsibilities include advanced monitoring investigation and response across multiple networks leading complex incidentsendtoend and coaching analysts on shift while driving continuous improvement across SOC processes tooling and standards.

Some of the unique benefits of joining our team as a Senior Security Operations Analyst are:

• Lead and resolve complex cyber security incidents or provide technical direction and escalation support.

• Actively mentor and uplift junior andmidlevelanalysts through coaching guidance and knowledge sharing.

• Influence detection improvement playbook development and SOC maturity with supportive leadership.

• Assistin the generation of associated Incident response reporting as necessary to theSOC Technicalteam lead.

• Manage the implementation of security use-cases in SIEM and Automation platforms.

• Review security use-cases in development and provide an approval gateway at each step of the development lifecycle.

• Access structured training plans funded certifications and ongoing professional development.

• Please note this roleoperatesas part of a 24/7 SOC and successful candidates must be willing to workonsiteshift work in Canberra.

WhatYoullBring to Make an Impact

• 37 years experience in Cyber Security Operations SOC or related IT security roles.

• Strong foundational o/s knowledgeacrossWindowsserver and RedHat

• Stronghandsonexperience with SIEM platforms (Splunk highly regarded) including complex investigations and correlation across multiple data sources.

• Proven incident response capability across security controls such as EDR HIPS/NIPS firewalls proxies whitelisting and endpoint technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to lead mentor and uplift technical capability within a SOC environment.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with confidence making decisions inhighpressureoperational contexts.

• A proactive mindset for improving detection quality automation response processes and SOC maturity.

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. GCIA GCIH GCED Splunk) or equivalent practical experience.

Dontworry if youdonttick every box if you meet most of them we encourage you to apply.Weremost interested in your strengths leadership capability and how you can help elevate the team.

Diverse Team Members SharedValuesand a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart ofour culture and one of our core values creating a workplace where everyone can do meaningful work and feel respected and supported.
Paul Chase Chief Executive Leidos Australia

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse individuals people with disabilities veterans neurodiverse people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups Women and Allies Network Young Professionals Defence & Emergency Services Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride foster connection and support across our workforce.

Next Steps

To apply follow the links or apply via our Careers page.

Recruitment process: 1 virtual interview and/or 1facetofaceinterview plus background checks.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certain circumstances this may limit applicants holding dual nationality or permanent residency from certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team at if yourequireadditionalsupport.