About AARNet
Australia's Academic and Research Network (AARNet) was established in 1989 and is widely regarded as the founder of the Internet in Australia and renowned as the architect, builder and operator of world-class network infrastructure for research and education.
We are an organisation of innovators, doers, and courageous thinkers. We don't settle for the status quo; instead, we anticipate the future needs of our customers and build solutions today.
As Australia's National Research and Education Network (NREN), we connect over one million users — researchers, faculty, staff, students, hospitals, vocational training providers, schools and museums — across Australia.
Role Purpose
Step into the frontline of cyber defence as our MDR Analyst. You'll be a key force behind AARNet's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, working hand-in-hand with our partners to shield research and education institutions from sophisticated cyberattacks.
Key Accountabilities
In this role, your main responsibilities are:
* Real-Time Incident Response: Lead incident response efforts across diverse operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux) to detect, analyse, and contain security breaches as they happen.
* Partner Collaboration: Work closely with our vendors and internal teams to manage and evolve the MDR service, ensuring seamless integration of cutting-edge threat intelligence and response capabilities.
* Advanced Malware Analysis: Conduct initial and in-depth analysis of malware, leveraging your skills in both static and dynamic analysis to pinpoint threats and drive targeted remediation.
* Process Innovation: Develop, refine, and enhance procedures for detecting and responding to incidents, transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights.
* Clear Communication: Prepare concise written reports and deliver impactful verbal presentations to customer management, detailing incident findings and strategic recommendations.
* Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the evolution of workflows and functions within the MDR service, ensuring our threat detection and response capabilities remain best-in-class.
About you in the role
You will celebrate diversity, inclusion, belonging and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Your expertise, experience & qualifications
* Technical Expertise: A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (or equivalent experience and qualifications e.g. GCFA, GREM) with a proven track record in incident response—especially in handling targeted attacks from advanced threat actors.
* Collaborative Mindset: A proactive, solution-oriented approach with strong teamwork and communication skills, ensuring you can thrive both independently and in collaborative, fast-paced environments.