Security - SOS Recruitment

Job Description

Position Title : EL2 Principal Cyber Threat Analyst

Employment Type : Approx. 12-month contract with possibility of extension

Location : Canberra, ACT

Hourly Pay Rate : $95.38 – $107.72 + 12% superannuation

Security Clearance / Requirements : NV1 clearance required

Working Arrangements : Onsite in Canberra with potential for flexible arrangements

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Analyst to join a large Federal Government Department. This role sits within the Cyber Operations Section and will focus on proactively hunting for threats across a global network, leveraging both Threat Intelligence and Analyst skills to detect, analyse, and mitigate malicious activity.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical government systems and data, while contributing to the ongoing development of advanced cyber threat detection and response capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Proactively hunt for threats across complex global networks.

Utilise Cyber Threat Intelligence to inform and strengthen hunt activities.

Create and maintain detection tools, custom use cases, and dashboards.

Develop and refine hypotheses based on emerging threats and adversary behaviours.

Analyse logs and events to identify anomalies, recommend enhancements, and develop countermeasures.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Cyber Security Incident Responder or Threat Hunter.

Proficiency in log analysis and threat detection using SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel).

Experience applying attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK to threat hunting or incident response.

Experience designing, implementing, and testing detection use cases.

Strong teamwork and knowledge-sharing skills.

Well-developed writing skills and experience in maintaining technical documentation.

Desirable

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant technical field, Microsoft or Splunk certifications.

Industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA.

Current NV2 (or ability to obtain).

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered, you must be an Australian Citizen with a Negative Vetting 1 clearance.

Apply now or contact Aiden McLean on 6260 8888 at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE : Applications for this role will close on 8th September 2025. If your application is received after this date, we’ll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities. We encourage you to apply, even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, those with family responsibilities, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all religions, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.