Cyber Security Specialist

3 days ago

Newcastle, Australia SyncUp Full time

Cutting-edge detection platforms Fortinet, Vision One & AI driven analytics
- Join a mission-led cyber team with pathways into national security projects
- Use your scripting and system-hardening skills in live threat landscapes

Our client is a cybersecurity team delivering outcomes for government and critical infrastructure partners. This role is ideal for professionals with strong Linux command-line skills and a passion for hardening real-world systems against emerging threats.

What You’ll Do
- Detect, triage, and respond to threats using SIEM, EDR, and behavioral analytics platforms
- Conduct in-depth forensic investigations via log parsing, audit trails, and system telemetry
- Secure services through hardening, network controls, and interface protections
- Write automation scripts (Bash/Python) for incident response, compliance, and reporting
- Deploy and maintain firewall configurations and patch workflows
- Operate within ISM, Essential Eight, ACSC, and NIST-aligned environments

Core Linux Skillset
- Advanced use of CLI tooling (grep, awk, sed, tcpdump, etc.)
- Log correlation (journald, auditd) and secure service configuration
- Firewall rule creation and interface lockdowns (iptables, ufw, etc.)
- Shell scripting and secure patch deployment across distributed workloads

Qualifications & Certifications
- NV1 security clearance (active or recently held)
- Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Desirable certifications: OSCP, GCIH, GCFA, Security+, Azure SC-200, Splunk Core Certified

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