Threat Labs Specialist

Permanent

29 Sept 2026 11:59pm

Threat Labs Specialist

Job Summary

The Opportunity

Sitting within Telstras Cyber Security Threat Research and Intelligence Group this role offers the opportunity to own and evolve a specialised Threat Labs capability that supports security operations threat research incident response and Cleaner Pipes activities. You will work across Linux systems virtualisation distributed platforms storage automation and secure networking while partnering with internal teams vendors peer organisations and local and global security communities.

Develop support and maintain the Threat Labs environment services and systems.

Monitor system availability functionality and performance and troubleshoot hardware software network and distributed-system issues.

Perform routine system maintenance patch management and root cause analysis to keep Threat Labs services reliable and secure.

Administer user accounts permissions access controls and secure remote access for Threat Labs users.

Engage vendors and technical partners as required to support platforms services and project delivery.

Provide technical support to teams using Threat Labs services during security incidents and operational investigations.

Develop maintain and improve documentation that enables repeatable and efficient Threat Labs operations.

Contribute to Threat Labs operations projects deliverables and supporting Cleaner Pipes work.

Identify and implement system tooling automation and process improvements that strengthen threat intelligence and security outcomes.

Maintain effective relationships with domestic and international stakeholders and response teams keeping them informed of relevant developments.

Demonstrate visible commitment to health safety and environmental responsibilities within the role.

You are an experienced systems administrator or security technologist who enjoys taking ownership of complex platforms and continually improving how they operate.

You bring:

Prior experience administering Linux systems in an enterprise or service-provider environment.

Proficiency in Linux operating systems virtualisation orchestration automation distributed systems and storage.

Strong troubleshooting problem-solving and root cause analysis skills across hardware software and network environments.

Scripting experience in at least one language with the ability to understand and debug scripts.

An understanding of big data concepts and tools particularly in environments that process large volumes of security data.

The ability to clearly document processes technical changes operational procedures and incident response actions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present performance analysis and respond to stakeholder questions.

Proficiency in online research and analysis a collaborative working style and a willingness to learn new technologies.

A continuous-improvement mindset including an interest in automating activities and assessing new tools.

High levels of accountability integrity and care when managing sensitive systems data and network access.

Highly desirable:

Experience with KVM.

Strong networking fundamentals.

Relevant industry certification(s).

An interest in cyber security and security operations