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Base pay range

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A$155.00/hr - A$165.00/hr

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Cyber Threat Analyst - Federal Government | Canberra Based

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12-Month Contract + 2 x 12-Month Extension Options
n Start Date: November 2025
n Hybrid Work Arrangement: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
n Security Clearance: NV2 or Ability to Obtain

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Are you a skilled Cyber Threat Analyst with a passion for proactive threat hunting and protecting critical infrastructure? Experis Australia is partnering with a Federal Government agency in Canberra to source a talented professional for a long-term engagement.

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About the Role

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As a Cyber Threat Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying and mitigating cyber threats across the agency's network. You'll work with cutting-edge tools like Splunk or Sentinel, leveraging threat intelligence and attack frameworks to stay ahead of adversaries.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Proactively hunt for threats across the client's network.
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- Utilise Cyber Threat Intelligence to support threat hunting activities.
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- Create and maintain threat detection tools, including custom use cases and dashboards.
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- Develop and refine hypotheses based on emerging threats and adversary behaviours.
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- Analyse security events and logs to identify anomalous activity.
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- Recommend security enhancements and assist in developing countermeasures.
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Skills & Experience Required

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- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Cyber Security Incident Responder or Threat Hunter.
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- Strong proficiency in log analysis and threat detection using SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.).
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- Experience using attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK; in incident response or threat hunting.
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- Proven ability to design, implement, and test use cases to detect malicious activity.
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- Collaborative team player with strong knowledge-sharing skills.
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- Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
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Highly Desirable

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- Technical tertiary qualifications.
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- Certifications such as Microsoft, Splunk, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA.
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- NV2 Security Clearance or ability to obtain.
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Why Join?

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- Work on high-impact federal programs.
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- Long-term contract with extension potential.
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- Hybrid working model for flexibility.
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- Be part of a collaborative and security-focused team.
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Desired Skills and Experience

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- 3+ years in cyber security incident response or threat hunting
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- Proactive threat identification across enterprise networks
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- Experience developing and refining threat hypotheses based on adversary behaviours
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- SIEM Platforms & Log Analysis – Strong proficiency in Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
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- Skilled in log analysis and threat detection; experience designing, implementing, and testing custom use cases and dashboards
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- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and MITRE ATT&CK; familiarity
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- Security Event Analysis & Countermeasures – ability to analyse events and logs and recommend enhancements
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- Collaboration & Communication – strong team player with transparent documentation
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- Certifications & Qualifications – technical qualifications; CISSP, GCIH, GCIA; Microsoft or Splunk certifications preferred
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- NV2 Security Clearance or ability to obtain
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Eamon Ridgway
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ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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By submitting your resume and other personal information with this application you are consenting to this information being collected in line with our privacy policy. Follow the link to learn more - www.manpowergroup.com.au/privacy-policy

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Experis Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup

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State: QLD, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHL-02026-D5L4Q. State: QLD, licensee/s Experis Pty Ltd, LHL-02014-Y5F6D. State: SA, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHS 288856

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Seniority level

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- Entry level
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Employment type

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- Contract
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Job function

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- Information Technology
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- Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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