Cyber Security Engineer - Threat Detection & Response
Contract Engagement with Potential Extension
An established Australian financial services organization is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer - Threat Detection & Response to lead the optimization and tuning of its production Darktrace environment.
This is a hands-on delivery engagement focused on improving detection quality, reducing alert fatigue, strengthening visibility across the network estate, and ensuring the platform is delivering maximum value to the organization's cyber security program.
The successful consultant will work through a defined backlog of optimization activities while partnering closely with internal security, infrastructure and technology stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing
Assess the current Darktrace deployment against vendor recommendations and industry best practice
Tune detection models and analytics to improve signal quality and reduce false positives
Execute a backlog of Darktrace and NDR optimization initiatives
Validate monitoring coverage across the network environment and identify visibility gaps
Review alerting trends and recommend improvements to detection effectiveness
Document configuration changes, tuning activities, findings and recommendations
Develop sustainable processes and knowledge artefacts for internal teams
Work closely with technology, security and consulting stakeholders




Deliver technical knowledge transfer and mentoring to internal teams
Provide regular updates on progress, risks, findings and recommendations
What We're Looking For
Proven experience tuning and optimizing Darktrace within enterprise production environments
Solid knowledge of Threat Detection & Response (NDR) technologies and methodologies
Expertise in behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, machine learning-driven threat detection and alert triage
Demonstrated success improving detection accuracy and reducing alert noise
TCP/IP
LAN/WAN technologies
Routing and switching
Network security fundamentals
Ability to work independently within a consulting or project-based engagement
Excellent stakeholder management, documentation and communication skills
Experience providing practical remediation recommendations and knowledge transfer
Microsoft environments including:
Microsoft 365
Sophos Endpoint
Exposure to ISO ***** security uplift initiatives
SOC, MDR, incident response or security operations experience
You'll be joining an organization with:
Darktrace deployed as the primary NDR capability
A Microsoft-centric technology ecosystem
Sophos endpoint and firewall technologies providing additional visibility
Externally managed SOC, MDR and EDR services
Engaged technical stakeholders and accessible decision-makers
Strong executive support for implementing security improvements
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📌 Cyber Security Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Ntt Data
📍 New South Wales