Lead Security Analyst

Join Kinetic IT as a Lead Security Analyst working on site with one of our largest Perth-based clients.

In this role youll play a key part in shaping the maturity of our cyber defence capability partnering closely with the Security Operations Manager to uplift detection response and threat intelligence functions. Youll provide hands-on technical leadership to the L1 and L2 analysts guide complex investigations and lead improvements across the SOCs processes tools and overall security posture.

This is an opportunity to influence direction drive capability uplift and help safeguard a high-profile environment through proactive threat hunting and coordinated incident response.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading day-to-day technical operations of the SOC guiding L1/L2 analysts and owning escalation paths.
• Acting as as the Sentinel subject-matter expert: rule tuning analytic creation workbook/dashboards data connector configuration and automation via Logic Apps.
• Owning threat-hunting operations using KQL intelligence feeds and Sentinels hunting tools to identify unknown or emerging threats
• Ensuring incident documentation evidence handling and reporting to meet governance privacy and audit expectations.
• Providing technical mentorship upskilling and coaching to the analyst team ensuring consistent analytical quality.
• Managing integrations between Sentinel and Tenable Defender stack and SNOW validating data flows and resolving ingestion issues.
• Driving continuous improvement of playbooks response procedures and SOC workflows aligned to ISM Essential 8 and DOE requirements.
• Serving as the technical liaison with DOE stakeholders providing clear briefings incident summaries and recommendations for security uplift.

What youll bring to the table:

• Prior experience leading SOC operations and guiding L1/L2 analysts through escalations and complex investigations.
• Deep expertise with Microsoft Sentinel including rule tuning analytics hunting dashboards data connectors and Logic Apps automation.
• Proven capability in high-severity incident response including triage investigation containment and clear documentation.
• Advanced detection engineering and threat-hunting skills using KQL intelligence feeds and behavioural analytics.
• Experience managing integrations across Sentinel Defender Tenable and ServiceNow.
• Ability to uplift team capability through mentorship coaching and consistent analytical standards.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to brief stakeholders and provide security uplift recommendations.

About Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace Cloud Cyber Security Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. We are unlocking the potential of technology to enrich lives of Australian communities.

For more than 25 years weve partnered with some of Australias most important organisations helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government critical infrastructure education law enforcement defence emergency services utilities and transport.

Be You Create the Future

At Kinetic IT were driven by a shared passion for technology customer success and community impact.

With over 1500 talented people working across Australia we deliver world-class capabilities with a local touch helping shape the future of tech here and beyond.

We value individuality and foster an inclusive culture where youre safe to be your best real self. We tackle challenges together celebrate success together and make sure everyone feels valued supported and proud of the work they do.

As an equal opportunity employer we welcome people of all abilities backgrounds cultures and genders. Were proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference

• Growth-focused culture Formal training mentoring vendor exam support communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Advance your career Access new roles via our internal Opportunity Marketplace careers hub.
• Flex your work Hybrid options flexible hours mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting) and a variety of leave options (including paid parental leave and purchased leave) to suit your needs
• Celebrate together Social events cultural celebrations end-of-year functions DEI belonging events and more.
• Wellbeing matters Health and wellness resources and events free skin and health checks free flu shots tailored leave and support options free and confidential EAP and access to Fitness Passport.

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