12-Month Contract | Canberra (ACT) | 24/7 Shift Roster
About the Client
Join a global technology and cyber security services provider supporting enterprise and government clients across highly secure, mission-critical environments. The organisation operates advanced security operations centres, delivering continuous monitoring and threat detection to protect critical infrastructure.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a SOC Analyst (Tier 1) to support real-time security operations within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment.
This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for candidates looking to launch or build their cyber security career, with hands-on exposure to SIEM platforms and security tools, supported by structured on-the-job training.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform real-time monitoring of security alerts across SIEM platforms
- Investigate and triage security alerts within SLA timeframes
- Escalate incidents to incident response teams as required
- Manage ITSM tickets and support the detection phase of the incident lifecycle
- Conduct basic threat hunting activities (IOC-based)
- Provide support via customer communication channels (calls/emails)
- Identify patterns, trends, and potential issues for escalation
- Collaborate with senior analysts, engineers, and stakeholders
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge base updates
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a technical IT role
- Exposure to or strong interest in cyber security / SOC environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Tertiary qualifications and/or certifications in cyber security or IT
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Experience with:
- SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk)
- Security tools (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Proofpoint)
- Previous exposure to incident response or security operations
- Must hold NV1 Security Clearance
- 24/7 shift-based roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
- Shift allowances applicable
- 12-month contract opportunity within a global cyber security environment
- Structured on-the-job training and career development
- Exposure to enterprise security technologies and SOC operations
- Excellent entry point into cyber security and threat analysis careers
