Senior Security Operations Analyst

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Security Operations Analyst to join our security team in Sydney, Australia. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents across our organization's infrastructure. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in threat detection and incident response will be critical to protecting our systems and data. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining the highest standards of security operations.

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from multiple SIEM platforms and security tools to identify potential threats and anomalies
• Investigate security incidents, determine root causes, and document findings with clear, professional incident reports
• Respond to security breaches and suspicious activities in a timely manner, following established incident response procedures
• Analyze logs from firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection platforms, and other security infrastructure
• Correlate security data from multiple sources to identify patterns, trends, and potential advanced threats
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate security incidents and implement preventive measures
• Maintain detailed records of security events, incidents, and resolutions for compliance and audit purposes
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts and team members
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices relevant to our organization
• Participate in security drills, tabletop exercises, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Generate security reports and metrics for management and stakeholder communication

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in security operations, SOC environment, or incident response
• Demonstrated expertise in SIEM platforms (such as Splunk, ELK Stack, ArcSight, or similar solutions)
• Strong knowledge of log analysis, event correlation, and threat detection methodologies
• Solid understanding of network security fundamentals, protocols, and infrastructure
• Proficiency with security tools including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection solutions
• Experience with malware analysis and identification of indicators of compromise
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for incident reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work efficiently in a 24/7 security operations environment
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC certifications (GCIH, GCIA), or equivalent
• Experience with cloud security platforms and monitoring
• Scripting or automation experience using Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and threat feeds
• Experience mentoring and training junior security analysts
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls)