Cyber Security Analyst

• Grow your skills across SIEM, SOAR and threat investigation
• Initial contract to EOFY + up to 2 x 12 month extensions
• No Payroll Fees | 2 Pay Runs Per Week | Easy Online Timesheets

Analyse, investigate and respond to live cyber incidents at scale.

Your new company

This role sits within a large, complex organisation operating in a highly regulated environment, where cyber security plays a critical role in protecting core systems, data and services. The organisation continues to invest in strengthening its cyber operations capability, with a focus on improving detection, response and threat intelligence maturity.
This role is Canberra‑based only and requires an NV1 security clearance, and offers hands‑on exposure within a modern SOC environment, working with contemporary SIEM and SOAR technologies alongside experienced cyber professionals.

Your new role

As a Cyber Security Operations Analyst, you will support day‑to‑day security operations, focusing on monitoring, investigating and responding to cyber events across a complex ICT environment. This role is well suited to a mid‑level analyst looking to deepen their operational experience within a structured SOC, while building capability across threat hunting, automation and incident response processes.
You will work closely with senior analysts and stakeholders to investigate alerts, contribute to response activities, and help uplift detection and response capability through improved playbooks, dashboards and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring 1-2 years' experience working in a SOC or cyber security operations environment, with a strong interest in developing your technical investigative skills.
You will also have:

• Experience monitoring and investigating security alerts within SIEM and/or SOAR platforms
• The ability to analyse logs from complex ICT environments and identify appropriate response actions
• Knowledge of common cyber‑attack tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and how they present in a SOC context
• Exposure to incident triage, analysis and remediation support
• Experience contributing to SOC dashboards, reports and response playbooks
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to document findings and contribute to operational and executive reporting
• Experience onboarding log sources into SIEM platforms or contributing to threat hunting activities will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

You'll join a supportive cyber security operations environment where learning and development are strongly encouraged. This role offers the chance to build real‑world SOC experience while contributing to meaningful cyber defence activities.
You'll also receive:

• A competitive hourly contract rate
• Hands‑on exposure to SIEM and SOAR technologies
• Opportunity to contribute to threat hunting, automation and detection uplift
• Experience working in a regulated, enterprise‑scale environment
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Digital & Technology consultant

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

SOC , SECOPS , "SECURITY ANALYST" , SIEM , SOAR , SENTINEL , AZURE