Salary: $95 - $145 per hour including super
- 12 + 12 + 12-month contract
- NV1 Security Clearance
- QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW - Some Work From Home
- Junior (APS4/5 equivalent) and Senior (APS6/EL1 equivalent)
- Microsoft Sentinel | Microsoft Defender XDR | Microsoft Purview | Incident Response | Threat Hunting
Our client, a Federal Government department responsible for protecting Australia's natural environment and heritage, is seeking Multiple Cyber Security Operations Analysts at Junior (APS4/5 equivalent) and Senior (APS6/EL1 equivalent) levels.
Duties of the Multiple Cyber Security Operations Analysts
- Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security alerts, incidents and threats;
- Use Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Purview to support threat detection and investigations;
- Conduct security investigations, analyse evidence and support incident containment, remediation and recovery;
- Contribute to threat hunting, vulnerability management and security risk mitigation;
- Improve detection capabilities, investigation workflows, automation and operational procedures;
- Collaborate with cyber security engineers, ICT teams, managed SOC providers and stakeholders;
- Senior analysts will also lead complex investigations, provide technical guidance and mentoring, review SOC outputs, and drive improvements to incident response and detection capabilities.
Skills and Experience Required
- Experience in cyber security operations, incident response, security monitoring or cyber investigations;
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint and/or Microsoft Purview;
- Understanding of threat detection, incident investigation, vulnerability management and security remediation;
- Senior applicants should demonstrate advanced incident response, threat hunting and technical leadership experience. Junior applicants should demonstrate sound investigation, alert triage and evidence-handling skills.
Highly Regarded
- Australian Government cyber security experience;
- Knowledge of PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight, ServiceNow/ITSM experience;
- Relevant Microsoft or industry certifications.
How to Apply
For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions please get in touch with Jess P at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Jess P on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further.
Please note, applications close on Thursday, 05 November 2026 - 11:00am, Canberra time
Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities
Job ID JP 680413 | LH-08320
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The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.