Cyber Security engineer Our Client is a renewable energy and development company who are seeking a highly experienced cyber security professional to lead the design, build, and implementation of an external SOC capability delivered via a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). This role is ideal for someone who has built SOC functions before and can translate security strategy into a well-architected, operational detection and response capability across IT and OT environments.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, engagement, and implementation of an external SOC service
Define SOC architecture, onboarding strategy, and detection capability
Identify, prioritise, and onboard log sources into the SIEM (IT & OT/SCADA)
Develop detection use cases, playbooks, and incident response procedures
Drive SOC effectiveness by refining monitoring, tuning alerts, and reducing false positives
Act as primary technical contact for SOC incidents and escalations
Lead incident triage, containment, and response coordination
Define KPIs and report on SOC performance and maturity uplift
Support security assessments and implement remediation actions
Ensure compliance with incident reporting and regulatory requirements




Comfortable working 4 Days onsite

Skills & Experience
5+ years’ experience designing, building, and implementing SOC & SIEM capabilities
Strong background working with external/MSSP SOC models
Proven experience delivering SOC solutions in live critical infrastructure (IT & OT/SCADA) settings
Robust cyber security engineering and security architecture capability
Experience with firewall design and security controls (mainstream vendors)
Robust detection engineering and incident management expertise
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable

Energy or other critical infrastructure sector experience.

If you are interested in this role please apply now. For any other inquiries please contact .

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📌 Cyber Security Engineer Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Peoplebank
📍 Australia