Senior Security Analyst – Hybrid

1 day ago


Ballarat, Australia Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited Full time

A Senior Security Analyst is sought to join a leading Cybersecurity Managed Services Provider, operating within its Security Operations Center (SOC) team. This role diverges from traditional SOC positions—there are no escalation tiers, meaning full ownership of security operations from detection engineering to response and remediation. Responsibilities encompass Detection Engineering, Security Monitoring, Incident Response, and Vulnerability Management, ensuring a proactive security posture. With ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications, this organization is led by highly technical cybersecurity experts, fostering an environment focused on excellence and innovation.

The role is hybrid, based in Sydney or Melbourne, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft security technologies.

If you are looking for a hands-on cybersecurity role where you can take full responsibility for security operations, apply today.

Key Responsibilities

- Detection Engineering – Develop and refine threat detection rules, improving security visibility and response capabilities.
- Security Monitoring – Analyze and respond to security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and related tools.
- Incident Response – Investigate, contain, and remediate security incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Vulnerability Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities across client environments.
- Threat Hunting – Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify and neutralize security risks before they escalate.

Skills & Experience Required

- Proven experience as a Senior Security Analyst or similar role in a SOC or Managed Security Services environment.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender (for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps), Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and other security tools.
- Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language) for security analytics and advanced threat detection.
- Expertise in Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, and SIEM/SOAR solutions.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, Microsoft Security certifications (e.g., SC-200) are highly desirable.

Why Join?

- Hybrid role based in Sydney or Melbourne.
- No escalations – take full ownership of security incidents and operations.
- Work with a highly technical leadership team in an ISO 27001/SOC 2-certified company.
- Competitive salary – up to $150K + Super.

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