SOC Analyst | Mid-Sized Financial Services Firm

THE COMPANY

This company is a successful and growing mid-sized Superannuation firm who employ circa 180 staff across Australia.

What's on offer?

- Mainly remote working - 6 days in the office / month.

- Mid-sized and growing Financial Services organisation who are expanding and uplifting their internal Cybersecurity capabilities.

- Flat organisational structure where you can take ownership and help shape / influence change.

- Newly created role in an growing internal cybersecurity team.

- Friendly, open, collaborative, and motivated team who are 'getting things done'

- Cloud-first approach with Azure.

- $140,000 - $150,000 (plus super)

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Newly created SOC Analyst, working in a team to monitor, identify, investigate, and respond to security incidents across the organisation, while simultaneously helping to mature their internal SOC capabilities.

A key focus is on improvement and enhancement initiatives to help uplift cyber security across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

- Actively monitor network traffic, logs, and security alerts using various security tools and technologies to identify potential threats and anomalies.

- Contain, mitigate, and resolve security incidents, including implementing containment measures and executing response playbooks.

- Document security incidents and their resolutions.

- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats, and identify potential security incidents, distinguishing real threats from false positives.

- Utilise threat intelligence and research to stay ahead of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.

- Investigating confirmed threats, implementing incident response measures, and performing threat hunting.

- Identify and analyse vulnerabilities and recommend changes to strengthen the security posture.

- Assist in the configuration and maintenance of security tools and technologies.

- Documentation of processes, playbooks and knowledge management

- Work closely with other cybersecurity professionals and the broader IT team to coordinate efforts and improve overall security.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, PERSONAL QUALITIES

Suitable for SOC / Cyber Security Analyst with demonstrated experience monitoring, investigating, and responding to cyber security incidents + a background improving SOC maturity.

The following is required:

- Proven SOC Analyst / Cyber Security Analyst experience monitoring, investigating & responding to sophisticated security incidents.

- Core competencies using (and improving/uplifting) security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint security.

- Competent understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security devices like firewalls, routers, and switches.

- Experience with Rapid7, Tenable, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto & Azure is beneficial.

- Able to work autonomously, manage your own priorities, be process driven, yet still able to think outside the box and problem solve.

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a methodical approach to tasks.

- Inquisitive and curious with a demonstrated passion for cybersecurity.

- Financial Services experience or a similar regulated industry.

This is a full time permanent role (hybrid WFH available) and is offering $140,000 - $150,000 (plus super) - depending on experience.

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for this role and successful applicants will be contacted.

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