Senior SOC Analyst (L3)
100% Remote (Australia) | 12-month contract (extension likely)
We are partnering with a
global semiconductor organization
to engage an experienced
Senior SOC Analyst (Level 3)
to support advanced security operations within a
highly sensitive, IP-driven environment
. This role focuses on deep technical investigations, threat hunting, and detection engineering to protect critical manufacturing and R&D systems.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a
high-impact, high-trust security environment
supporting cutting-edge technology.
Role Overview
As a Senior SOC Analyst (L3), you will investigate complex security incidents escalated from Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams, leveraging SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence to identify, contain, and remediate threats. You will also play a key role in improving detection coverage and incident response maturity.
Key Responsibilities
* Investigate escalated security alerts to determine root cause and business impact
* Perform advanced analysis using SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms
* Design, build, and refine SOC detection use cases and alerting logic
(Microsoft Defender, Splunk, CrowdStrike)
* Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoint, network, and vulnerability data
* Lead and support forensic investigations in support of rapid incident response
* Develop and maintain incident response plans, runbooks, and escalation procedures
* Monitor and analyze events across
Windows, macOS, and Linux
systems
* Partner with IT, engineering, and application teams to resolve incidents
* Produce high-quality incident reports for technical teams and executive stakeholders
Skills & Experience
* 5+ years' experience
in Tier 2 or Tier 3 SOC roles
* Strong hands-on experience with
SIEM and EDR platforms
(Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Rapid7, CrowdStrike)
* Proven experience developing SOC use cases, custom detection rules, and alerts
* Solid background in incident response, forensic investigations, and documentation
* Experience operating in
high-security, IP-sensitive environments
such as:
* Semiconductor / advanced manufacturing
* Critical infrastructure
* Government or defence
* Military or government security experience highly desirable
* Strong communication skills with the ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences
Eligibility Requirement
Australian Citizenship is required
due to client and regulatory requirements.
Why This Opportunity?
* Work with a
leading semiconductor client
on cutting-edge technology
* 100% remote role (Australia-based)
* Long-term contract with strong likelihood of extension
* Exposure to complex, high-value security challenges
Apply now
or contact to discuss this opportunity in confidence.