Security Operations Centre Job Description
The Security Operations Centre (SOC) is responsible for delivering industry-leading security management, monitoring, and support services. This role focuses on implementing and operating security monitoring solutions, addressing emerging threats, conducting dark web monitoring, and reviewing technical infrastructure and designs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Investigate complex cases by correlating patterns from SIEM platforms and other security data sources to identify threats and anomalies.
* Configure, manage, upgrade, and maintain SIEM platforms; develop and tune use cases, alerts, dashboards, and reports to improve detection capabilities.
* Create, document, and refine processes for handling and monitoring security solutions, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
* Collaborate with technical teams to onboard logs, baseline detection thresholds, and enhance threat detection methods.
* Configure, manage, upgrade, and maintain Cloud Web Proxy platforms.
* Participate in security incident response processes, including red team exercises; proactively resolve issues to prevent recurrence.
Requirements:
This role requires 3-5 years' experience in security operations, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, thorough knowledge of SIEM technologies, and preferred certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
Benefits:
* Competitive remuneration and employee discounts.
* Flexible working arrangements with opportunities to work three days in the office, two days remote or home.
* Competitive leave policies, including additional 'Connected' days to focus on culture, family, health, community, or whatever's important.
* Direct your own development and build future-ready skills with Optus U's industry-focused micro-credentials.
* Build meaningful connections through employee-led networks and diversity initiatives.
* Put your wellbeing first with free access to counselling and support services.
Why Work with Us:
We value diversity and say 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers.