Cyber Security Analyst / SOC Analyst

A rare opportunity to join one of Australia’s most prestigious and trusted wealth management firms as a Cyber Security Analyst, helping to safeguard the integrity of its operations and protect its clients’ confidence. This role sits at the heart of a sophisticated, business‑critical Security Operations Centre (SOC) within a highly collaborative Technology team. You will play a key role in advancing detection and response capabilities, working with industry‑leading tools, and contributing to the organisation’s uncompromising standards of excellence and resilience.

The Role
As Cyber Security Analyst, you will:

• Monitor, analyse, and respond to security alerts across SIEM, NDR, firewall, and endpoint platforms.
• Investigate incidents end‑to‑end, including containment, recovery, and lessons learned.
• Design and refine detection rules, use cases, and playbooks, keeping pace with evolving threats.
• Tune detection mechanisms to enhance accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to continually strengthen security posture.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and contribute to SOC reporting and knowledge base.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience (typically 2–4 years) in SOC, incident response, or security operations roles, with demonstrable detection engineering and scripting capability.
• Expertise with SIEM and XSOAR platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, Cortex XSOAR).
• Strong grasp of network protocols, operating systems, attack methodologies, and threat landscapes.
• Experience scripting or automating workflows with Python, PowerShell, or KQL.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical detail and business impact.
• Professional presence and a mindset aligned with the exacting standards of a high‑trust wealth management environment.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, threat hunting, and advanced detection techniques.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC, and/or a degree in Cyber Security, IT, or related fields.

 
Why Join?
This is more than just a SOC role — it’s an opportunity to contribute to an organisation where trust, discretion, and excellence define the culture. You’ll work with highly experienced colleagues in a collaborative, professional environment, with ongoing investment in your development and accreditations.
Occasional on‑call responsibilities and minimal travel may apply. If this sounds of interest to you, please 'apply now' and quote #267252