Cyber Security Analyst

**Description**
- **Leidos Life Hub**provides access to discount offers or cashback rewards with over 400 Australian and International retailers.
- Due to the nature of the role, **you must be an Australian Citizen and hold either a NV-1 or NV-2 Security Clearance**

**Do Work That Matters**

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

**Your New Role and Responsibilities**

Leidos Australia is expanding our 24x7x365 Central Processing Cyber Security Operations Centre (CP SOC) capability with the Department of Defence. CP SOC works collaboratively with the Defence Security Operations Centre (DSOC) to assist in defending one of the largest and most complex ICT networks in the southern hemisphere.

We seek an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to inspire, motivate, and mentor team members in achieving Defence mission outcomes.

This permanent role requires the successful applicant to work on a rotating shift roster (typically 12-hour shifts) onsite at HMAS Harman in Canberra.

The roles and responsibilities extend to:

- ** Monitor and Analyse Security Events**:Continuously monitor networks and endpoints for security alerts, threats, and intrusions using SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.
- ** Incident Response and Management**:Triage, investigate, and manage security incidents end-to-end, including escalation and reporting as required.
- ** Threat and Vulnerability Management**:Assess emerging threats and vulnerabilities, develop custom detection signatures, and implement measures to mitigate risks.
- ** Security Tool Administration and Process Improvement**:Maintain and support security tools, review and improve operational processes, and ensure the health of deployed security systems.
- ** Stakeholder Communication and Reporting**:Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, produce reports, and contribute to the development of SOC tactics, techniques, and procedures.

**What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact**
- **Technical Cyber Security Knowledge**:Working knowledge of industry and government cybersecurity frameworks, SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.
- ** Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills**:Ability to identify, analyse, and resolve complex security issues with a proactive and self-starting approach.
- ** Incident Response Expertise**:Experience in detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyber threats using adversary TTPs and IOCs.
- ** Communication and Stakeholder Management**:Strong verbal and written communication skills for incident reporting and stakeholder engagement.
- ** Adaptability and Continuous Learning**:Willingness to rapidly upskill, work in a 24/7 rotating shift environment, and stay updated on evolving cyber threats.

**Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose**
- Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase - Chief Executive, Leidos Australia._

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

**Next Steps**
- Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.
- Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

**Original Posting**:
**Pay Range**:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.