Junior Security Operations Analyst
About The Position
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets. We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to join our 24/7 Security Operations Centre shift team. In this role you will perform crucial, high value and comprehensive cybersecurity services to support and protect our personnel and systems in the Australian Defence Force. You will be working with our deployed Defence personal in a rapidly maturing environment where you can make a real difference and influence the future. The shift cycle is over 12-hour blocks, when cycling off shift you will enjoy 4 or 5 days off before starting 4 or 5 on cycle with combination of days then nights. You will be an integral member of the Managed Detection and Response shift team, responsibilities including monitoring a number of networks for anomalies, events and alerts and performing basic triage. Depending on the issue you may manage the event end to end, mentored or coached by the Senior Security Operations Analysts on shift at the time or escalate as appropriate. Please note, this role will operate as part of a 24/7 SOC and successful candidates will need to be willing to work shift work on-site in Canberra.
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in Cyber Security Operations with industry or tertiary certifications/qualifications.
- Basic to intermediate skills in SIEM operation (ideally with Splunk) and ability to follow a chain of events across multiple searches to create inferences and facts.
- Strong critical thinking skills to question unknowns and find solutions when answers aren't easily found.
- Proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions through automation, technology, or process improvements.
- Understanding of security controls (HIPS, NIPS, EDR, whitelisting, firewalls, proxies) and medium-level incident response skills, with 1-2 years of cyber security or IT operational experience.
- This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an NV-2 security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Investigate issues through to resolution or escalate as required.
- Collaborate on process improvements with supportive management focused on enhancing your work life.
- Receive training and career growth support from a dedicated Mentor within the team.
- Potential future secondments into other functional areas of the team, with transfer opportunities into GRC, Engineering, Threat Hunt, Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management.
Benefits
- Training plans and a budget to develop your skills, keep up with industry standards, and achieve relevant certifications.
- We're a 'Family Friendly' certified workplace - we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
