Lead Cyber Security Analyst

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AbiShar Technologies Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cyber Security Analyst to head our security operations and guide the analyst team in defending against advanced cyber threats. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership, requiring you to oversee incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management while ensuring alignment with enterprise security strategy and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Cyber Security Analyst team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance guidance.

  • Oversee 24/7 monitoring of security events, alerts, and logs through SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR platforms.

  • Act as the primary escalation point for critical security incidents, driving containment, investigation, and remediation efforts.

  • Develop and refine incident response playbooks, threat-hunting methodologies, and SOC processes.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT, DevOps, Risk, Compliance) to ensure robust security controls.

  • Provide executive-level reporting on threats, incidents, and overall security posture.

  • Evaluate, implement, and optimize security tools and threat intelligence platforms.

  • Drive initiatives in proactive threat hunting, red/blue/purple team exercises, and advanced detection strategies.

  • Ensure compliance with regulations and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA.

  • Stay current with evolving threat landscapes, TTPs, and emerging technologies to strengthen defenses.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in cyber security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

  • 8–12 years of experience in cyber security with at least 3+ years in a senior or lead analyst role.

  • Expertise in SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight), SOAR, EDR/XDR, and vulnerability management tools.

  • Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and digital forensics.

  • Proven experience leading incident response and managing high-severity investigations.

  • Proficiency in networking, intrusion detection, and endpoint protection.

  • Familiarity with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

  • Strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and reporting skills.

Nice To Have:

  • Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, or CySA+.

  • Experience building and managing SOC/CSIRT operations.

  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, adversary emulation, and purple teaming.

  • Exposure to AI/ML-driven detection and automation solutions.

Benefits:

  • Leadership role with visibility across the enterprise.

  • Competitive compensation and executive benefits package.

  • Support for certifications and professional growth.

  • Opportunity to shape and mature security operations and defense strategies.

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