Associate SOC Security Analyst

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.

**OUR BENEFITS**
- Flexible working arrangement with a healthy mix of working from home and our Tesserent offices
- Opportunities to work with some of the best cybersecurity professionals in the region, and to grow and develop your career
- Opportunities to undertake technical training and secure industry recognised certifications
- Joining a team of highly skilled and multi-cultural security professionals

Tesserent | Cyber Solutions by Thales is a full-service cybersecurity solutions provider. We partner with clients across Australia and New Zealand in the protection of their digital assets and partner with clients to provide a full suite of cybersecurity services.

Partnering with over 1,400 mid-sized to enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure clients, our mission is to be the sovereign cybersecurity provider of choice for the protection of Australia and New Zealand’s digital assets and deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions to prevent, detect and mitigate potential cyber-attacks. We have deep expertise in security advisory (GRC) and consulting, technical assurance and testing, cloud services, 24x7 managed services and monitoring, incident response and forensics and converged/physical security.

**YOUR ROLE**

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, cyber threat awareness, and analytical skills to detect and respond to cyber threats.

In addition to technical expertise, this role demands a high level of collaboration, strong communication skills, and an ability to effectively manage time and priorities.

**This position can be based in either our Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney**

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts generated by SIEM and EDR tools
- Investigation and analysis of security alerts generated by SOAR, Canaries, Firewalls
- Identifying potential security threats, investigating them, and providing recommendations for remediation
- Collaborating with internal and external parties to ensure a coordinated response to security incidents
- Writing reports
- Building and maintaining relationships with peers and clients
- Conducting quality assurance reviews of reports, playbooks, and documentation
- Driving continuous improvement and development of SOC tools, processes and procedures
- Maintaining a current understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends

**ABOUT YOU**:
To excel in this role, you’ll need a combination of technical skills and personal attributes such as:

- Australian Citizenship and the ability to gain security clearance.
- Commercial exposure as a Security Analyst
- Ability to work overnight or weekend shifts as required
- An empathetic team player with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and manage time
efficiently
- A desire to learn and stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies
- Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly (any experience with MS Sentinel/Defender will be highly regarded)
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

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