Junior SOC Analyst

About the role

Leidos Australia is expanding its 24x7x365 Central Processing Cyber Security Operations Centre (CP SOC) capability with the Department of Defence. The CP SOC works with the Defence Security Operations Centre to defend one of the largest and most complex ICT networks in the southern hemisphere. The position is onsite at HMAS Harman in Canberra on a rotating shift roster of typically 12-hour shifts.

Candidates must be Australian citizens and hold either an NV-1 or NV-2 security clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security events: continuously watch networks and endpoints for alerts, threats and intrusions using SIEM tools, IDS/IPS and endpoint protection systems.
• Triage, investigate and manage security incidents end to end, including escalation and reporting.
• Assess emerging threats and vulnerabilities, build custom detection signatures and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Maintain and support security tools, review and improve operational processes and keep deployed security systems healthy.
• Work with internal teams and stakeholders, produce reports and help develop SOC tactics, techniques and procedures.
• Key tasks include monitoring dashboards and alerts, checking ITSM for SOC requests, identifying false positives, and escalating insufficient information, suspicious events and alert-tuning suggestions.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship with an NV-1 or NV-2 security clearance.
• Working knowledge of industry and government cybersecurity frameworks, SIEM tools, IDS/IPS and endpoint security solutions.
• Experience detecting, responding to and mitigating cyber threats using adversary TTPs and IOCs.
• Strong verbal and written communication for incident reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to upskill quickly and work in a 24/7 rotating shift environment.

Required skills

• SIEM tools
• IDS/IPS
• Endpoint security solutions
• Incident response

The pay range is $89,300 to $111,600.