Principal Cyber Threat Analyst

2 weeks ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Compas Full time $100,000 - $140,000 per year

Principal Cyber Threat Analyst

Help protect a critical national infrastructure by proactively identifying cyber threats on a global network. As a Principal Cyber Threat Analyst, you will join a specialised cyber operations team in Canberra, tasked with leveraging cyber threat intelligence and advanced analytics to hunt for threats and enhance the security posture of a high-stakes federal environment.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proactively hunt for cyber threats across a large-scale global network
  • Leverage Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) in hunt activities and analysis
  • Create and manage threat detection tools, including dashboards and custom use cases
  • Analyse logs and events to identify patterns and develop countermeasures

Key Criteria:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Cyber Security Incident Responder or Threat Hunter
  • Skilled in using SIEM tools such as Splunk or Sentinel for log analysis and threat detection
  • Hands-on experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework in threat hunting or incident response
  • Proven ability to design and test use cases for malicious activity detection

How to Apply

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Liam Murphy or the Compas Team on and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas:

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must have a current NV 1 or above clearance.

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