Cyber Security Threat Hunter

1 week ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Talent Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Cyber Security Threat Hunter | Threat Intelligence | SIEM (Splunk / Sentinel) | NV1 Cleared

  • Location: Canberra, ACT
  • Clearance: NV1 Security Clearance (Mandatory)
  • Contract Length: 12 months + 2 × 12-month extensions (Based on the discretion of the Department)

About The Position
The Cyber Operations Section within the Cyber Security, Cloud and Networks Branch is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Threat Hunter. This role is focused on proactively searching for malicious activity across a large, complex, global network and leveraging Threat Intelligence to identify and neutralise adversary behaviours before they escalate.

Key Responsibilities Of The Position

  • Proactively hunt for threats across our client's global network.
  • Leverage Cyber Threat Intelligence to support threat hunt activities.
  • Create and maintain detection tools, including custom use cases and dashboards.
  • Develop and refine hypotheses based on emerging threats and adversary tactics.
  • Analyse logs and security events to identify anomalous activity.
  • Recommend security enhancements and contribute to the development of preventative countermeasures.
  • Maintain technical documentation and share knowledge within the team.

What We Are Looking For

  • Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Cyber Security Incident Responder or Threat Hunter.
  • Strong proficiency in log analysis and threat detection using SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, etc).
  • Experience utilising attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK in incident response or threat hunting.
  • Proven capability in designing, implementing, and testing detection use cases.

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Technical tertiary qualifications, Microsoft, or Splunk certifications.
  • Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCIA).

Why join our client?

  • Work in a mission-critical security environment safeguarding Australia's global network.
  • Exposure to advanced adversary techniques and cutting-edge detection methods.
  • Collaborative team culture with a strong focus on professional growth and continuous learning.

To showcase your interest for the position, click on 'APPLY' on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence

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