Cyber Security Engineer / Analyst | Cyber Operations – Secure Infrastructure Delivery

Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid)

Clearance: NV1 Security Clearance (Mandatory)

Contract Length: 12 months + 2 * (12 months extensions)

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer / Analyst to support cyber operations within a large-scale federal environment. This role combines engineering and analyst expertise to strengthen cyber security posture, deliver detection use cases, and lead response efforts across a complex hybrid cloud ecosystem. You will work closely with other cyber specialists to maintain system integrity, monitor activity, and support secure network operations across global platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with log ingestion and develop use cases for newly integrated systems
• Monitor and improve the performance of cyber security systems
• Create and maintain operational playbooks to support standardised workflows
• Analyse event logs to detect anomalous activity and develop recommendations
• Support the development of countermeasures to prevent future incidents
• Lead incident response and remediation activities
• Contribute to threat hunting across a hybrid environment
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in a Cyber Security Analyst and/or Engineer role
• Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining Splunk infrastructure or similar platforms
• Understanding of log ingestion from Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing detection use cases
• Collaborative mindset with strong knowledge-sharing capability
• Excellent technical documentation and written communication skills
  
  

Desirable Qualifications & Certifications

• Hands-on experience using Splunk SOAR to build playbooks
• Knowledge of Splunk Risk Based Alerting (RBA)
• Tertiary qualifications or certifications in Microsoft or Splunk technologies
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, or GCIA
  
  

Why Join Our Client?

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to national-scale cyber operations within a secure, high-performing federal setting. You’ll work with advanced technologies, support real-time security outcomes, and enhance your expertise in a structured and collaborative team environment.

If you’re ready to take on a critical delivery role in cyber operations, apply now by clicking ‘APPLY.’ For further details, contact Sanat Anmadwar on [email protected]