Cyber Threat Analyst

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A$155.00/hr - A$165.00/hr
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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.
Desired Skills and Experience
3+ years in cyber security incident response or threat hunting
Proactive threat identification across enterprise networks
Experience developing and refining threat hypotheses based on adversary behaviours
SIEM Platforms & Log Analysis – Strong proficiency in Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
Skilled in log analysis and threat detection; experience designing, implementing, and testing custom use cases and dashboards
Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and MITRE ATT&CK familiarity
Security Event Analysis & Countermeasures – ability to analyse events and logs and recommend enhancements
Collaboration & Communication – strong team player with clear documentation
Certifications & Qualifications – technical qualifications; CISSP, GCIH, GCIA; Microsoft or Splunk certifications preferred
NV2 Security Clearance or ability to obtain
Eamon Ridgway
Consultant
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State: QLD, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHL-02026-D5L4Q. State: QLD, licensee/s Experis Pty Ltd, LHL-02014-Y5F6D. State: SA, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHS
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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