Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst

• 12 + 2x 12 month contract
• Location: ACT
• Australian Citizenship with Baseline

Bridge IT Engineering is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst for a federal government department with offices in the ACT. The position is primarily a leading operational role in delivering cybersecurity functions including incident response, vulnerability management, and service delivery. Working as part of an in-house cyber operations team that is supported by a managed SOC partner, they will investigate threats and alerts, manage service queues, and optimise workflows while balancing business needs with security risk. As a senior team member, they will coach junior analysts, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement across cyber processes and team capability.

Technical skills

Microsoft Azure security and administration tools, including Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Purview, Entra ID and Intune. Vulnerability scanning and interpretation of results, preferably with Tenable. Experience applying the Information Security Manual (ISM) and the Essential 8 in an operational context.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Incident Triage and Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Logging and Monitoring Enhancement
• ServiceNow Ticket and Queue Management
• Process and Documentation Maintenance
• Team Development and Coaching
• Actively support the growth of junior and less experienced analysts through coaching, knowledge sharing, and hands-on guidance.
• Foster a collaborative team culture that promotes learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity incident response and investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver customer-focused cyber services that enable business outcomes while managing security requirements and risk tolerances.
• Demonstrated experience with, or the ability to rapidly develop proficiency in, Microsoft Azure security and administration tools and Tenable vulnerability management platforms. Includes a track record of contributing to the continuous improvement of security tooling and capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and uplift junior and less-experienced team members in an operational cybersecurity environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and improve cybersecurity processes, documentation, and team knowledge.

Your ICT Recruiter for this role

Emily Priest

[email protected]

*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted