Cyber Security Operations Specialist - SOC, SIEM - Federal Govt

Cyber Security Operations Specialist - SOC, SIEM - Federal Govt

• Long term contract supporting national cyber security initiatives!
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements - Canberra based
• Rewarding hourly rates $$$

A highly regarded Federal Government department is seeking to engageCyber Security Operations Specialists / SOC Analyst to support its Cyber Security uplift Stream on a department wide ICT modernisation. You will play a key role in strengthening security monitoring capabilities, optimising SIEM performance, and enhancing visibility across enterprise systems in a complex, high-security environment. The successfulCyber Security Operations Specialists / SOC Analyst will be offered a contract on a newly established ICT modernisation program.

The successfulCyber Security Operations Specialists / SOC Analyst will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Monitor, maintain, and optimise SIEM platforms, including log ingestion, dashboards, alerts, and correlation rules
• Investigate and triage security events, providing analysis and remediation recommendations across a multi-technology environment
• Enhance detection and response capabilities through threat hunting, automation (SOAR), and playbook development
• Identify anomalous behaviour (including UEBA) and support incident response activities with key stakeholders
• Contribute to reporting, continuous improvement, and the development of SOPs for cyber incident response

The successfulCyber Security Operations Specialists / SOC Analyst will have experience in the following:

• 2+ years' experience in SOC or security operations roles
• Ability to analyse logs in complex ICT environments and respond effectively to security alerts
• Working knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, and related monitoring technologies
• Understanding of cyber-attack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), with the ability to identify them in a SOC setting
• Strong communication skills, with exposure to developing dashboards, reports, and response playbooks

This is a great opportunity with a leadingFederal Government Agency to join a highly skilled team! The successfulCyber Security Operations Specialists / SOC Analyst will be offered a long-term contract (up to 3 years) on a newly established ICT modernisation program.These rare and long term (up to 3-year contract )Cyber Security Operations Specialists / SOC Analyst opportunities offer a diverse work environment andattractive contracting rates . These positions are also available on anon-ongoing fixed term arrangement if this is more suitable.

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