Cyber Security Engineer - Threat Detection / Response
Contract Engagement with Potential Extension
Sydney / Melbourne / Hybrid
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
Robust 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
Entra ID
Microsoft Defender suite
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
About us
Workforce Solutions is a division in the Australia and New Zealand region of NTT Ltd. and includes the former Viiew as part of its broader expertise and capabilities. The Workforce Solution division specialise in workforce-as-a-solution services, allowing clients the flexibility to augment or strengthen their team with a specialised workforce who offer deep experience and expertise in digital, data, security, infrastructure, project solutions and business transformation. Our highly experienced and skilled teams are supported by extensive training and enablement, ongoing technical assessments and our global network as part of NTT Ltd.
NTT Ltd. is a leading global technology services company. Working with organisations around the world, we achieve business outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital and secure. As a global ICT provider, we employ more than 40,000 people in a diverse and dynamic workplace that spans 57 countries, trading in 73 countries and delivering services in over 200 countries and regions
NTT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category.
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📌 Cyber Security Engineer - Threat Detection / Response (New South Wales)
🏢 Ntt
📍 New South Wales