Senior SOC Analyst

3 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia N2S Full time

Experience Required:
7–8 Years

Department:
Cybersecurity / Security Operations Center (SOC)

Reports To:
SOC Manager / Cybersecurity Lead

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Senior SOC Analyst
with deep expertise in
Palo Alto Networks' Cortex suite (XDR/XSOAR)
to join our Security Operations Center. The ideal candidate will lead complex investigations, enhance threat detection and response workflows, and support automation through advanced tools and threat intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced security event analysis and threat hunting using Cortex XDR and other SIEM/SOAR platforms.
  • Design, develop, and optimize Cortex XSOAR playbooks for automated incident response.
  • Collaborate with Tier 1/2 analysts to triage, investigate, and escalate security incidents.
  • Conduct deep forensic investigations to determine root cause, impact, and remediation.
  • Fine-tune detection rules, behavioral analytics, and correlation logic in Cortex XDR and SIEMs.
  • Integrate Cortex XSOAR with EDR, SIEM, threat intel, and ticketing systems.
  • Maintain incident documentation and compliance logs.
  • Participate in purple team exercises and threat simulations.
  • Mentor junior SOC analysts and contribute to SOC process improvements.
  • Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 7–8 years in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.
  • Strong hands-on experience with
    Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR and Cortex XDR
    .
  • Expertise in SOAR workflows, playbook design, and automation.
  • Solid background in incident response, threat hunting, malware analysis, and forensics.
  • Experience with tools like SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and threat intel platforms.
  • Scripting skills (Python, JavaScript) for automation and integrations.
  • Proficient in interpreting logs from firewalls, proxies, endpoints, servers, and cloud.
  • Knowledge of
    MITRE ATT&CK
    ,
    NIST
    , and other security frameworks.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple incidents in high-pressure environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR/XDR Certification
    (e.g., PCSAE).
  • Security certifications such as
    GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CISSP
    , or similar.
  • Experience in a
    24/7 SOC environment
    .
  • Exposure to
    cloud security monitoring
    (AWS, Azure, GCP).

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