**The opportunity**:
As the Junior SOC Analyst you will be responsible for security alert monitoring, triage of security events, analysis of available data and incident response for Australia's biggest network. The Junior SOC Analyst will have access to cutting edge security technology that will assist in determining if a security incident has occurred in several Telstra's networks (such as the corporate network, Bigpond Internet, Mobiles & 5G, Cloud and many more).
All analysts are encouraged to investigate alerts as far as possible (as opposed to working in a tiered SOC model where alerts are handed off to other teams). With excellent support from team, this provides plenty of room to grow in this exciting role.
**Your key responsibilities and major tasks include, but are not limited to**:
- Analyse security events to help triage and identify security incidents
- Respond to security incidents, within SLA, following the incident response process to resolve information security incidents
- Identify gaps in service areas and contribute to development of recommendations for appropriate security controls\solutions to be implemented to resolve
- Collaborate with various teams across the organisation to facilitate improved security posture
- Support evidence collection requirements to ensure data gathered and reported is accurate and legally admissible
- Investigate potential security threats and articulate implications on IT systems
- Assist in the development and improvement of documentation that supports the business unit.
- Perform other tasks as directed by management from time to time.
**Enough about us, let's talk about you. To hit the ground running we are looking for individuals who can confidently demonstrate the following**:
- Proven experience working in security operations role.
- Understanding of SIEM technologies
- Experience in Security Incident Management co-ordination and response
- Proven experience as a cyber security analyst
- Experience using a range of cyber security tools and systems
- Industry recognised network or security qualification (CISSP, GSEC, CCNA, or other related certification).
- Programming or coding ability in commonly used languages today
- ** Be eligible and willing to obtain and NV1 security clearance**
**Our perks & benefits**:
- Work-life integration - we understand life happens when you're busy making other plans, so we offer flexibility around where, and when you work.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
- Professional development program.
- An epic (free) Telstra mobile phone plan.
- Laptop/Device allowance renewed every 2 years.
- Purchased Annual Leave scheme.
- Discounted Telstra products and services.
- We fully embrace flexibility and choice at Telstra and it's as unique as you. We believe every role can flex in some way and encourage you to work where, when, and how you are most engaged, safe, and productive. Talk to us about how a role could be flexible for you!_
To attend a Telstra premises in certain states / territories, employees will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19. This is ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and customers. Please speak to us if you have any questions about this based on your individual circumstances.
We're after the right blend of experience and enthusiasm and look for cultural add, rather than cultural fit. We benefit from the unique gifts and backgrounds of each person in our business and push for diversity of thought in all we do.
📌 Junior Soc Analyst
🏢 Telstra
📍 Canberra