Senior SOC Analyst
The Missing Link
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: North Sydney • Australia
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About the role
- Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts from leading MDR technologies, with a focus on EDR and SIEM platforms
- Lead and contribute to complex incident response activities, from detection through to remediation and post‑incident review
- Perform advanced log analysis, malware analysis, OSINT research and investigation of emerging and zero‑day threats
- Collaborate with SOC Engineers, Red Team and clients to develop, test and tune detection use cases through purple‑team activities
- Apply frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and TDIR methodologies to improve detection and response effectiveness
- Produce high‑quality incident reports and briefings for technical teams and senior stakeholders
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to continuous improvement across SOC processes and capabilities
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in cyber security, with strong experience in a SOC or similar environment
- Advanced hands‑on experience with Windows, Linux, SIEM, EDR/XDR and security integrations
- Strong working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence platforms and incident response methodologies
- Deep understanding of IT security controls, networking concepts (OSI model, TCP/IP) and secure network design
- Proven experience leading complex security incidents end‑to‑end
- Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
- High attention to detail when analysing logs, alerts and security telemetry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder and executive engagement
- Ability to mentor others and contribute positively to a collaborative SOC culture
- **Desirable**
- Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python or similar)
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, GIAC (GCIH/GCFA) or relevant vendor certifications (Microsoft, CrowdStrike, AWS)
- Experience leading SOC initiatives or internal improvement projects
- Active involvement in the cyber security community (research, speaking, publishing, open source)
Benefits
- A structured training and development plan tailored to your experience
- Ongoing investment in industry and vendor certifications
- Opportunities to work with leading security technologies and enterprise clients
- A collaborative, high‑performing SOC environment with strong career progression
- Competitive salary package and comprehensive employee benefits
- Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing and culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
log analysismalware analysisOSINT researchdetection use casesscriptingautomationWindowsLinuxSIEMEDR/XDR
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingtroubleshootingattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationmentoringcollaborationstakeholder engagementexecutive engagement
Certifications
CISSPCASP+GIACGCIHGCFAMicrosoft certificationCrowdStrike certificationAWS certification