EL2 Principal Cyber Security Analyst

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Sos Recruitment Full time $197,000 - $224,000 per year

Job Description

Position Title: EL2 Principal Cyber Security Analyst
Employment Type: Labour hire (Approx. 12 months, with potential to extend)
Location: Canberra, ACT
Hourly Pay Rate: $95.38 – $107.72 per hour + 12% superannuation
Security Clearance/Requirements: Must hold a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance
Working Arrangements: Hybrid arrangements available

ABOUT THE ROLE
A large Federal Government Department is seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Security Analyst to join their team.

This critical role focuses on the application of advanced analytical and defensive security skills to safeguard global networks from cyber threats. The successful candidate will take a lead role in incident response, threat detection, and development of playbooks to strengthen the organisation's cyber resilience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with log operationalisation and creation of use cases for newly onboarded systems and log sources

  • Monitor, analyse, and enhance Cyber Security systems and incident response processes

  • Develop and maintain playbooks and documentation to support Cyber Security operations

  • Identify and analyse security events, trends, and anomalies, and recommend improvements

  • Undertake incident response and remediation activities

  • Participate in proactive Threat Hunting and collaborate closely with Threat Intelligence teams

 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Cyber Security Analyst

  • Proven ability to design, implement and test detection use cases for malicious activity

  • Strong experience performing incident response and threat analysis

  • Collaborative team player with excellent knowledge-sharing skills

  • Well-developed technical writing and documentation experience

  • Familiarity with managing and interpreting threat intelligence feeds

Desirable:

  • Experience with Splunk SOAR and development of Playbooks

  • Knowledge of Splunk Risk-Based Alerting (RBA)

  • Tertiary or technical qualifications in IT, Cyber Security, or related disciplines

  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, or GCIA

 
ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.

Apply now or contact Angel Malkovich on at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 10 November 2025. If your application is received after this date, we'll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, as well as LGBTIQ+ individuals.

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