Principal Cyber Threat Analyst

2 weeks ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Hays Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Large Federal Government Department | Canberra-Based | NV2 Clearance Required
  • Work On High-Impact National Cyber Defence Initiatives
  • No Payroll Fees | 2 Pay Runs Per Week | Easy Online Timesheets

Hunt threats. Protect a nation. NV2 preferred. Long-term federal contract | Splunk, Sentinel, MITRE ATT&CK

Your new company

We are working with a large federal government department at the forefront of Australia's cyber defence efforts, with a global footprint and a mission-critical network. Based in Canberra, the team is seeking a skilled Principal Cyber Threat Hunter to join their Cyber Operations division on a long-term contract. The initial engagement is for up to 12 months, with up to two 12-month extension options available. The department offers a hybrid working arrangement, and an active NV1 clearance is mandatory, with NV2 clearance highly desirable due to the sensitivity of the environment.

Your new role

You'll be part of a proactive cyber defence team tasked with identifying and mitigating threats across a complex, globally distributed network. This role blends threat intelligence, detection engineering, and incident response, and is aligned to SFIA Level 5+ in Security Operations (SCAD).

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting proactive threat hunts using structured and hypothesis-driven approaches.
  • Leveraging threat intelligence to inform detection strategies and investigations.
  • Designing, implementing, and testing custom use cases and detection rules.
  • Analysing logs and events using SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Applying frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to map adversary behaviours and improve detection coverage.
  • Maintaining dashboards and threat detection tools.
  • Collaborating with internal teams to share knowledge and improve incident response readiness.
  • Documenting findings, methodologies, and recommendations in a clear and structured manner.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you'll bring:

  • At least 3 years of experience in Cyber Threat Hunting or Incident Response.
  • Strong proficiency in log analysis and threat detection using SIEM platforms.
  • Experience designing and testing detection use cases and rules.
  • Familiarity with threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Excellent written communication skills and experience maintaining technical documentation.
  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge within a team.
  • An active NV1 clearance is mandatory; NV2 clearance is strongly preferred.
  • Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in cybersecurity or IT, and certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, Microsoft, or Splunk.

What you'll get in return

  • A long-term federal contract with potential for up to 3 years.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • The opportunity to work on high-impact national cyber defence initiatives.
  • A collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
  • Competitive daily rate and exposure to cutting-edge threat hunting practices.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out via email to If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Desired Skills and Experience
SENTINEL, Threat Hunter, Cyber Threat Analyst, Incident Responder, SPLUNK, MITRE ATT&CK, CISSP, NV2

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