Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Lead – Security Operations Centre

About the role

The SOC Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Engineering Lead is a senior security professional responsible for leading advanced cyber threat intelligence and threat hunting functions for a protected SOC client. This role protects the organisation’s network and systems by proactively identifying, analysing, and responding to complex security threats.

Key responsibilities

• Manage threat intelligence tools, ensure data quality, and collect, analyse, and disseminate actionable cyber threat intelligence.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external intelligence communities, continuously improving processes and staying updated on threat trends.
• Provide cyber threat intelligence insights to enhance detection and response, including monitoring threat feeds, actor activity, vulnerabilities, and credential exposure.
• Lead proactive and reactive threat hunting initiatives in close collaboration with the SOC team.
• Mentor SOC analysts and work with security engineering to improve detection coverage, reduce alert noise, and strengthen overall SOC capability.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain or hold an NV1 security clearance.
• 7–10 years of experience in SOC or cyber threat intelligence roles with increasing responsibility and leadership.
• Hands‑on experience applying cyber threat intelligence, including threat actor analysis, vulnerability intelligence, and emerging threat monitoring.
• Strong communication skills, able to lead under pressure and engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• Extensive experience with cyber threat intelligence tools and methodologies.
• Advanced expertise using SIEM and detection tools for investigation, detection development, and threat hunting.
• Deep understanding of threat hunting methodologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR), IDS/IPS, email security, vulnerability management, and SOAR platforms.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including the possibility of reduced‑hour schedules.
• Comprehensive benefits package with wellness incentives, additional flex leave, and up to 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave.
• Career development opportunities and access to world‑class experiences.