SOC Analyst (East Coast Australia - Remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and Investigation: Lead investigations into complex security alerts utilising Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and SentinelOne SIEMs.
  
  
• Endpoint Response: Execute rapid containment and remediation actions using CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and SentinelOne EDR.
  
  
• Detection Tuning: Optimise detection rules using KQL and SPL to enhance our proactive defence posture.
  
  
• Threat Hunting: Support regular threat hunting activities based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework to uncover hidden malicious activity.
  
  
• Reporting & Mentorship: Produce detailed incident reports for technical and executive stakeholders.
  
  
• DLP: Understand data-loss prevention in the context of Security Operations.
  
  
• On-call: Participate in paid on-call roster every 3 weeks.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience: 2–4 years in a SOC or high-pressure security operations environment.
  
  
• Tooling Expertise: Hands-on proficiency in Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender. Experience with other SIEM and EDR technologies highly regarded.
  
  
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Windows/Linux internals, Cloud Security and common attack vectors (Phishing, Ransomware, Living-off-the-Land).
  
  
• Certifications: One or more of the following: SC-200, Splunk Core Certified Power User, CompTIA CySA+, or SANS GCIH.
  
  
• Communication: Ability to clearly articulate technical risks to non-technical client stakeholders verbally and/or via email and ticketing system.

Job Benefits

• Client-focused with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
  
  
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  
  
• Collaborative and able to work effectively across teams.
  
  
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
• Curious and eager to learn, with a passion for cybersecurity.
  
  
• Professional and confident in client-facing scenarios.
  
  

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.
  
  
• Working as One NCC.
  
  
• Always Learning.
  
  
• Being Inclusive and Respectful.
  
  
• Delivering Brilliantly.