- Pay
- A$69–83k
- Where
- Sydney, New South Wales, GB · GB
- Level
- Senior
Step into this Senior SOC Analyst role and build something that matters in Cybersecurity.
Threat volumes keep climbing and the organisations that cope best are the ones with sharp analysts watching the perimeter, not just more software.
This growing cybersecurity SME in Sydney has built its reputation on catching what automated tools miss, and it's expanding its security operations function to keep pace with client demand.
You'd join a team that treats detection as a craft, not a checkbox.
Here's what you'll be doing: Monitor security alerts across multiple client environments and triage incidents by severity and impact Lead investigations into suspected breaches, tracing root cause from initial alert through to containment Tune detection rules and SIEM use cases to cut false positives without losing visibility Mentor junior analysts on investigation technique and escalation judgement Produce incident reports and post-mortems that non-technical stakeholders can actually use Contribute to threat hunting exercises and help shape the SOC's detection roadmap Here are the skills you'll need: Several years of hands-on SOC experience, ideally with exposure to multiple industries or MSSP environments Strong working knowledge of SIEM platforms, EDR tooling, and network traffic analysis Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and how it maps to real-world detection logic Clear written and verbal communication.
You'll need to explain technical findings to people who aren't technical A security certification such as GCIH, GCIA, or CompTIA Security+ (CISSP a bonus, not a requirement) Sound judgement under pressure.
Incidents don't wait for convenient timing Key perks and benefits: Salary of A$68,500 to A$83,000, plus bonus scheme Hybrid working, with flexibility built around incident response needs Private medical insurance and pension contribution Generous annual leave allowance Genuine progression within a structured but growing SME Why pursue a career in Cybersecurity?
Demand for skilled analysts in cybersecurity isn't slowing down, and Sydney has become one of the region's busiest hubs for security talent.
Good SOC analysts move quickly into senior and leadership tracks because the skills gap is real and employers know it.
Few fields reward sharp thinking and steady nerves quite as directly.
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