Cyber Security Analyst

Perenti is an ASX200 diversified global mining services group with businesses in surface mining, underground mining and mining support services. The Group was founded in Kalgoorlie in 1987 and is today one of the world's largest companies providing surface and underground mining at scale. Headquartered in Australia, Perenti has operations and offices in 13 countries across four continents, employs around 8,000 mining professionals and is creating enduring value and certainty for clients on some of the world's largest mining projects.

The cyber security role will help support and continually improve the emerging Security Operations capabilities across Perenti. Possessing intermediate knowledge of contemporary cyber threats and attack pathways, the Cyber Security Analyst will help to address critical vulnerabilities and exposure, while triaging security detections and alerts. To succeed in the role, the Analyst requires a highly developed collaboration mindset, with an inherent interest in contemporary cyber security, and a keen desire to succeed.

The **key accountabilities** for the role, include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Staying abreast of current, new, or emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to both organisational context and region, with a familiarity with contemporary Vulnerability / Attack Surface Management solutions.
- Monitoring the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and other security platforms such as EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) to detect and respond to any malicious or anomalous activity, alerts, or incidents.
- Triaging security alerts and incidents, working closely with the lead Cyber Security Analyst and our managed SOC (Security Operations Centre) team to determine their validity and fidelity.
- Acting on security events and incidents, aiding in the prioritisation of coordinated and proportionate response actions.
- Supporting technical response efforts through timely engagement with the lead Cyber Security Analyst, managed SOC, end-users, and technical Operations teams.
- Communicating via the lead Cyber Security Analyst and other key stakeholders on incident status’ and provide updates as required through to Management.
- Aiding in the identification of threats, vulnerabilities, and exposures across the Perenti information and communications technology landscape.
- Hunting for Indicators or Attack or Compromise (IoA’s / IoC's) and input into technical remediation efforts.
- Assisting in the preparation and development of cyber security related artefacts, such as Playbooks, Procedures, and Technical Work Instructions.
- Supporting the engineering and delivery of cyber security solutions as required.

**Core Skills & Experience**
- Possession of, or progress towards industry recognised certifications / qualifications such as: CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security Fundamentals and / or Associate level certifications.
- Familiarity with, and demonstrable exposure to the Microsoft Security stack (Sentinel and Defender).
- Awareness of contemporary cyber security frameworks and methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
- Highly analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Outcomes driven with demonstrable ability to achieve results and take direction.
- The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to meet assigned deadlines.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Cyber Security related discipline.
- Exposure to contemporary EDR and Vulnerability Management solutions will be well regarded.
- Active participation in security forums, communities, and activities (NetWars, Hackathons etc.)

**The role will be based at the Perenti office in the Perth CBD.**

Our Employee Benefits program acknowledges our employees with extensive offers from corporate partners including novated leasing, health insurance discounts, travel/accommodation benefits, and flexible working opportunities.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees and value diversity.