Multiple Senior Cyber Operations Analyst ASP6-EL1

_{22nd October, 2026}

Senior Cyber Security Operations Analysts (APS6/EL1) – Federal Government | ACT, NSW, VIC or QLD

Multiple roles | 12-month initial contract, with two 12-month extension options | Hybrid | NV1 clearance required

Hunter Professional is looking for experienced Senior Cyber Security Operations Analysts to join a Federal Government department’s Cyber Operations team.

Working in a Microsoft-focused environment, you’ll lead incident response and threat hunting and help improve security operations across Azure and on-premises systems.

What you’ll do

• Lead investigations and responses to cyber incidents, from evidence collection and containment through to recovery
• Carry out proactive threat hunting using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR
• Act as the technical lead across Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Purview and Entra ID
• Improve detection content, telemetry, automation and incident response playbooks
• Work with the managed SOC provider and review and validate its outputs
• Coach analysts and quality-assure investigations and recommendations
• Give practical, risk-based advice on vulnerability management and governance, risk and compliance (GRC)

• Strong experience in cyber security operations, including monitoring, triage, incident response, threat hunting and complex investigations
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Purview and Entra ID
• A track record of improving detection, processes, automation and workflows alongside SOC providers and technical teams
• Experience in Australian Government environments, including the PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight (desirable)
• Certifications such as SC-200, SC-300, SC-401, AZ-500, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA or CySA+ (highly regarded)
• The ability to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance