Cyber Threat Analyst

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Experis AU Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Cyber Threat Analyst - Federal Government | Canberra Based

12-Month Contract + 2 x 12-Month Extension Options

Start Date: November 2025

Hybrid Work Arrangement: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

Security Clearance: NV2 or Ability to Obtain

Are you a skilled Cyber Threat Analyst with a passion for proactive threat hunting and protecting critical infrastructure? Experis Australia is partnering with a Federal Government agency in Canberra to source a talented professional for a long-term engagement.

About the Role

As a Cyber Threat Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying and mitigating cyber threats across the agency's network. You'll work with cutting-edge tools like Splunk or Sentinel, leveraging threat intelligence and attack frameworks to stay ahead of adversaries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Proactively hunt for threats across the client's network.
  • Utilise Cyber Threat Intelligence to support threat hunting activities.
  • Create and maintain threat detection tools, including custom use cases and dashboards.
  • Develop and refine hypotheses based on emerging threats and adversary behaviours.
  • Analyse security events and logs to identify anomalous activity.
  • Recommend security enhancements and assist in developing countermeasures.
Skills & Experience Required
  • 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 using attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK in incident response or threat hunting.
  • Proven ability to design, implement, and test use cases to detect malicious activity.
  • Collaborative team player with strong knowledge-sharing skills.
  • Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Highly Desirable
  • Technical tertiary qualifications.
  • Certifications such as Microsoft, Splunk, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA.
  • NV2 Security Clearance or ability to obtain.
Why Join?
  • Work on high-impact federal programs.
  • Long-term contract with extension potential.
  • Hybrid working model for flexibility.
  • Be part of a collaborative and security-focused team.

Eamon Ridgway

Consultant

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