Senior SOC Analyst
Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts will deliver high‐value cyber security services to protect Australian Defence Force personnel and systems in a 24/7 specialist SOC environment.
Location & Shift Details
Canberra (Harman) – 5 days on site. Shift cycle is 12‐hour blocks with 4 or 5 days off in between. Work includes day or night shifts.
Core Responsibilities
* Operate as a senior technical escalation point and mentor to junior analysts.
* Lead advanced monitoring, investigation and response across multiple networks.
* Drive continuous improvement of SOC processes, tooling and standards.
* Manage and review security use‐cases in SIEM and automation platforms, and provide an approval gateway during development.
* Assist in incident response reporting as required by the SOC technical team lead.
* Deliver high‐quality detection improvements, playbook development and guide SOC maturity.
* Provide technical escalation support during complex incidents.
Benefits
* Structured training plans, funded certifications and ongoing professional development.
* Access to a supportive leadership team that values innovation and growth.
Qualifications
* 3–7+ years experience in Cyber Security Operations, SOC or related IT security roles.
* Strong foundational OS knowledge across Windows Server and Red Hat.
* Hands‐on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk highly regarded) and complex investigations.
* Proven incident response capability against controls such as EDR, HIPS/NIPS, firewalls, proxies, whitelisting and endpoint technologies.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and uplift technical capability within a SOC environment.
* Strong analytical skills with confidence in high‐pressure operational contexts.
* Proactive mindset for improving detection quality, automation, response processes and SOC maturity.
* Relevant industry certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCED, Splunk) or equivalent practical experience.
Eligibility & Clearances
Candidates must be an Australian Citizen, hold a minimum NV1 security clearance and be willing to uplift to NV2. Applicants may need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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