Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join our clients high-performing cyber security operations team based in Canberra, ACT. This is a hands-on operational role suited to a security professional with strong experience investigating complex cyber incidents, leading technical responses, and mentoring junior analysts within a fast-paced Security Operations Centre environment.Working as part of a 24/7 SOC, you will play a key role in threat detection, incident investigation, escalation management, and continuous improvement activities across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make sound decisions during high-priority security events.This challenging and rewarding opportunity offers exposure to advanced cyber security operations, cutting-edge security technologies, and the chance to contribute to the protection of critical systems and services.What's in it for you?Opportunity to work in a mature and highly capable cyber security operations environmentExposure to complex incident response and threat investigation activitiesCollaborative and supportive team cultureOpportunity to mentor and develop junior analystsWork with industry-leading cyber security tools and technologiesLong-term opportunity supporting mission-critical environmentsWhat will you be doing?Investigate and analyse complex security alerts, incidents, and anomalous activityAct as a senior technical escalation point for high-severity cyber security eventsCorrelate evidence across endpoint, cloud, identity, network, authentication and application data sourcesCoordinate incident response activities and support containment and recovery effortsReview and validate investigations, incident classifications, and recommended response actionsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to SOC analysts during operational shiftsMaintain high-quality case documentation, incident records, customer communications and shift handoversContribute to incident reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiativesSupport the development and enhancement of detection use cases, playbooks and response proceduresEngage with stakeholders to communicate incident findings, risks and recommended actionsSkills and experience required to succeed in this role?Demonstrated experience within a Security Operations Centre, Managed Security Service, Incident Response Team, or similar cyber security environmentExperience operating at a Senior Analyst, Tier 2, Tier 3, or equivalent escalation levelStrong hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR and XDR technologiesProven ability to independently manage complex cyber security investigations and incidentsExperience providing technical leadership, mentoring or shift coordinationExcellent analytical, problem-solving and investigative skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsHands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Kusto Query Language (KQL) highly regardedExperience with CrowdStrike Falcon, SOAR platforms, or ServiceNow SecOps desirableFamiliarity with MITRE ATT&CK and modern cyber threat frameworks advantageousAbility to work a rotating 24/7 roster including days, nights, weekends and public holidaysClearance required?Australian Citizenship is mandatoryCurrent NV1 Security Clearance requiredHow to apply? To apply and be considered for this role, please submit your current resume/CV through the advertised application process. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity further and receive additional information about the position.We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.#SCR-matt-kiss