Cyber Detection and Response Analyst

Control Risks

Cyber Detection and Response Analyst monitoring and investigating cyber threats for global 24/7 team in the APAC region. Engaging in security incident response and threat hunting activities.

Posted 7/21/2026contractRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in incident response, threat hunting, and security operations, with a strong focus on utilizing SIEM and EDR tools for effective detection and remediation. Proficient in applying incident response methodologies and frameworks to enhance security posture and incident management.

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Incident ResponseThreat HuntingSIEM ToolsCybersecurity ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Incident Response MethodologiesThreat IntelligenceLog AnalysisMalware AnalysisForensic Investigation Techniques

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SplunkSentinelCrowdStrikeAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+GCIHGCIA

Industry Keywords

SOC OperationsCyber DefenseMITRE ATT&CKNISTCloud Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and events across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems.
Support incident response activities including analysis, containment, remediation, and documentation.
Execute established incident response playbooks and contribute to their continuous improvement.
Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential compromises and gaps in detection coverage.
Leverage threat intelligence to inform investigations and detection tuning.
Collaborate with Security Engineering to tune detection logic and improve security controls.
Produce clear, concise incident reports and support root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
Support on-call rotations and escalation processes as part of a 24/7 detection and response capability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response, SOC operations, or cyber defense.
Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike).
Practical understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
Familiarity with threat hunting, malware analysis, or forensic investigation techniques.
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern enterprise architectures is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent) are a plus.
Candidates will need to be be based in Australia and hold permanent work rights.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and events across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems.
Support incident response activities including analysis, containment, remediation, and documentation.
Execute established incident response playbooks and contribute to their continuous improvement.
Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential compromises and gaps in detection coverage.
Leverage threat intelligence to inform investigations and detection tuning.
Collaborate with Security Engineering to tune detection logic and improve security controls.
Produce clear, concise incident reports and support root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
Support on-call rotations and escalation processes as part of a 24/7 detection and response capability. 🎯 Requirements
3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response, SOC operations, or cyber defense.
Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike).
Practical understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
Familiarity with threat hunting, malware analysis, or forensic investigation techniques.
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern enterprise architectures is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent) are a plus.
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