Principal Cyber Security Analyst

�55356;�57104; About the Role
Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join a high-performing Cyber Operations team.

This position plays a key role in protecting a large and complex national network from cyber threats. You’ll apply advanced security analysis, threat detection, and incident response skills to ensure the integrity and security of critical information systems across a global environment.

�55357;�56589; Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Cyber Security Analyst, you will:

• Design, implement, and test use cases to detect malicious or anomalous activity.
• Assist with log onboarding and operationalisation of new systems and data sources.
• Monitor, analyse, and enhance cyber security systems and defences.
• Develop and maintain playbooks and procedures for cyber incident response.
• Conduct incident response and threat hunting to identify, contain, and remediate threats.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence teams to improve detection capabilities.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and share knowledge across the team.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Cyber Security Analyst in a SOC or cyber operations environment.
• Proven ability to design and implement detection use cases and analyse security logs.
• Hands-on incident response and remediation experience.
• Experience with threat intelligence feeds and their operational use.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Active NV1 security clearance(mandatory – clearance sponsorship not available).

• Experience with Splunk SOAR and developing automated playbooks.
• Familiarity with Splunk Risk-Based Alerting (RBA).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.