Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network, we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in...

Join a close-knit and dynamic SOC Team as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst. This SOC is different to most you've worked in before due to the breadth and variety of matters they deal with. This team is comprised of 'generalists' so you will get to work on a range of matters, rather than being siloed into one niche. You'll work in a large scale, dynamic defence environment so no two days will be the same. Be part of a team that are modernising their approach and bringing new solutions to the customer. 

Along with your peers you provide 24*7 security operations and incident response capability. The Teams responsibility extends to:

• monitoring client networks and endpoints for security events/alerts for active threats, intrusions and/or compromises;

• analysis of security events from multiple sources including but not limited to events from the Security Information and Event Tools, network intrusion systems and Host based Intrusion Prevention Tools (AV, HIPS, Application Whitelisting);

• monitoring and assessing emerging threats and vulnerabilities to the environment and ensuring those requiring action are addressed;

• defining and implementing business rules for end point and network security systems and correlation rules to identify security events of interest;

• Security Incident Management, advice and education and maintaining the currency and health of the deployed security tools;

• provide technical administration support for security suite of software and hardware.

• contractual and stakeholder reporting; and

• reviewing, documenting and improving processes to contribute to the overall security of the environment.

You're a highly experienced Cyber Analyst or Consultant who is the 'go to' resource in your team, for mentoring, advice and guidance. You are the authority on cyber security tools and technologies and have developed strong interpersonal relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders. You collaborate with customers in planning and implementing the process and technology configurations to meet the outcomes of the function. You have demonstrated experience resolving complex technical matters and as a result you are a highly trusted advisor with strong consultative skills. 

Your 5 years+ of experience has given you expertise in cyber security monitoring, tools management, Incident procedures and protocols. The following expertise is valued: 

• Windows and Linux operating systems
• Application Whitelisiting will be an advantage
• Incident management and response with relevant experience operating in a complex Australian Government environment
• Creating and deploying policies for technical solutions
• Performing network traffic analysis utilising raw packet data, net flow, IDS’ and Firewall logs/concepts;
• Forensic analysis will be advantageous.

You are degree qualified and hold an industry ICT Security qualification such as CISSP, GIAC, GCIH, GCDA etc. We sponsor your learning so a hunger to continue your technical development is a must. 

A clearance of NV1 is required for this position as a minimum with ability to obtain NV2. 

What you’ll love

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions. Join a company who acknowledges “People First”. 

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com/au