Security Operations Center Analyst

SOC Analyst – Cyber Security | Melbourne | Up to $95,000+ Super

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid)

About the Company

Our client is an Australian-based Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider leading the way in advanced cyber defence.

They operate a cloud-native Security Operations Centre (SOC) leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and AI-driven analytics to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time.

They pride themselves on innovation, precision, and trust — empowering clients to operate securely in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

The Role

You’ll join a high-performing Cyber Defence Team as a SOC Analyst, responsible for continuous monitoring, triage, and incident response across complex environments.

This position combines hands-on analysis with SOC engineering, process optimisation, and automation to strengthen detection and response capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security alerts via Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and SIEM/XSOAR platforms
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and containment
• Develop, tune, and maintain detection rules, playbooks, and automation scripts
• Enhance SOC processes aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine logging, monitoring, and incident response
• Contribute to threat hunting and threat intelligence initiatives
• Support client onboarding into the MDR platform

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in a SOC or IT Security role
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, rule development, automation)
• Solid understanding of incident detection, response, and triage workflows
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR tools (Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Python/PowerShell scripting, and threat intelligence
• Excellent analytical and communication skills

Interested?

If you’re a passionate analyst looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation.