Senior SOC Analyst – Technical Specialist
Technical Specialists wanted – multiple Senior SOC Analyst positions available. Deliver mission‐critical cyber security outcomes in a high‐impact national security environment.
Location: Canberra (Harman). Schedule: 5 days on site, 24/7 shift work in a specialist SOC environment.
Position Requirements
* Australian citizen with minimum NV1 security clearance; willing and eligible to uplift to NV2.
* 3‐7+ years experience in Cyber Security Operations, SOC, or related IT security roles.
* Strong foundational OS knowledge across Windows Server and RedHat.
* Hands‐on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk highly regarded), including complex investigations and correlation across multiple data sources.
* Proven incident response capability across security 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 critical thinking and analytical skills for high‐pressure operational contexts.
* Proactive mindset for improving detection quality, automation, response processes, and SOC maturity.
* Relevant industry certifications (e.g. GCIA, GCIH, GCED, Splunk) or equivalent practical experience.
Responsibilities
* Advanced monitoring, investigation, and response across multiple networks.
* Lead complex incidents end‐to‐end and act as a technical escalation point.
* Coach analysts on shift while driving continuous improvement across SOC processes, tooling, and standards.
* Assist in generation of incident response reporting for the SOC Technical team lead.
* Manage implementation of security use‐cases in SIEM and automation platforms.
* Review security use‐cases in development and provide approval gateway at each step of the development lifecycle.
* Provide technical direction and escalation support for complex cyber security incidents.
* Influence detection improvement, playbook development, and SOC maturity through supportive leadership.
* Mentor junior and mid‐level analysts through coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* 24/7 SOC environment with 12‐hour shift blocks, 4‐5 days off between rotations.
* Access to structured training plans, funded certifications, and ongoing professional development.
* Health and Wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement benefits.
* Competitive compensation package (see website).
Equal Opportunity Employment
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, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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