SOC Analyst

Join our Australian Security Operations Centre (ASOC) as a Tier 1 Analyst and build a strong foundation for your cyber security career. You’ll monitor, analyse and triage real‑time security alerts across enterprise environments while receiving on‑the‑job training with industry‑leading tools. This is an ideal entry‑level role for those with IT experience, strong analytical thinking and a passion for cyber defence.

Tier 1 Analysts play a critical role within our Australian Security Operations Centre (ASOC). This position is ideal for individuals with strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a genuine interest in building a long‑term career in cyber security. Candidates with an Information Technology background will be well‑suited to the role, and full on‑the‑job training will be provided to help you develop the skills needed to analyse, triage and respond to common security alerts.

You will work hands‑on with enterprise SIEM platforms such as Splunk, as well as leading security tools including CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Proofpoint and others. This is an excellent entry‑level opportunity to gain real‑world experience in a fast‑growing and highly sought‑after field.

This role operates on a rotating 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays, with applicable shift allowances provided.

Responsibilities:

• Real‑time “eyes‑on‑glass” monitoring of customer SIEMs for security alerts

• Investigation and triage of security alerts within agreed SLAs

• Escalation of alerts to Incident Response teams when required

• Creation and management of ITSM tickets, supporting the “Detect” phase of the NIST incident lifecycle

• Conducting Level I Threat Hunting activities, focusing on known indicators of compromise (IOCs)

• Handling incoming calls via the 1300 support line

• Identifying patterns, anomalies and recurring issues, and escalating them to relevant stakeholders

• Collaborating with Tier 3 Analysts, Senior SIEM Engineers, management and customers to support continuous improvement

• Contributing to documentation, runbooks and knowledge base articles

Ideally, you'll have:

• At least two years’ experience in a technical IT role; cyber security experience is highly regarded

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with customers

• Tertiary qualifications and/or recognised industry certifications in Cyber Security

• A current NV1 security clearance, or the willingness to obtain and maintain one

Why this job?

• Comprehensive training and development pathways

• Exposure to enterprise‑grade security tools and environments

• A supportive team culture with opportunities to grow into higher‑tier analyst roles

• A meaningful role protecting customers from real‑world cyber threats

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply please click apply or call Paolo Paparo on 02 8289 3150 for a confidential discussion.