Senior Cloud Security Operations AnalystPega is a leader in customer engagement and digital process automation, delivering a commercial SaaS version of our industry-leading platform to clients worldwide.
The Pega Cloud Security Operations Center (CSOC) protects our commercial cloud assets and offerings by deterring, detecting, denying, delaying, and defending against threats.
Our team delivers detection, monitoring, and incident response services for Pega Cloud, and we're growing our presence in Sydney to support our global cloud security mission.Picture Yourself at Pega:Play a critical role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Pega's commercial cloud infrastructure.
You'll be central to continuous monitoring, protection of global cloud security operations, and incident response — collaborating with threat detection engineers, vulnerability analysts, and security engineers to identify risks and strengthen our cloud security frameworks.
Pega is actively embracing emerging AI capabilities, and you'll be expected to use AI-enabled tools to boost efficiency and decision-making — always applying critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs before they're put into production.What You'll Do at Pega:Perform security monitoring of Pega Cloud commercial environments using multiple tools and dashboardsInvestigate security events to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)Contribute to incident response activities: identification, containment, eradication, and recoveryDevelop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and playbooks for CSOC detection and analysisEnhance security incident response plans and recommend remediation measuresPerform threat hunts for adversarial activities within Pega CloudAssist in developing high-confidence Splunk notables and situational awareness dashboards/reportsWho You Are:You bring insatiable curiosity and tenacity for defending against bad actorsYou've spent time in the "security trenches" and understand how efficient SOC operations runYou bring a wealth of cloud security experience and are ready to lead technical analysis and incident responseYou have a track record of success in the information security industryAI-First Mindset (essential):You can use and reason with AI tools, validate their outputs, apply sound judgment, and demonstrate real-time thinking through artifacts like Pega GenAI BlueprintsGrowth Mindset (essential):You show learning agility, adaptability,



openness to feedback, a willingness to iterate, and a bias toward action over perfectionYour List of Accolades IncludeSANS, Offensive Security, or other top-tier technical security certifications focused on analysis, detection, and/or incident responseIndustry recognition for identifying security gaps to secure applications or productsWhat You've Accomplished:Must-Have:Australian citizenship is required for this role4+ years of industry-relevant experience with knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and resources2+ years in operational SIEM roles (analysis, investigations, incident response); Google Chronicle SIEM experience is a plus2+ years of operational cloud security experience (AWS and/or GCP preferred), including analysis of logs such as CloudTrail, Cloud Audit, GuardDuty, VPCFlow, and WAF2+ years of operational experience with EDR/XDR platformsOperational experience with Linux, Windows, AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes (EKS/GKE)Solid knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK; framework, particularly the cloud matrixFamiliarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilitiesFoundational understanding of OS (Linux/Windows) and network architectureScripting experience (Python, Linux shell/bash, PowerShell) is a plusExcellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to remain poised under pressureDemonstrated ability to foster a healthy, productive team cultureBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related fieldGartner Analyst-acclaimed technology leadershipContinuous learning and development opportunitiesAn innovative, inclusive, agile, and flexible work environmentCompetitive benefits package (salary, bonus incentive, and employee equity)The opportunity to work at the forefront of AI-enabled innovation#LI-DM2AI in Action – Responsible Use of AI in RecruitmentPega embraces the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness across our business.
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You may have the right to request human review, provide additional information, or raise questions about how such tools are used.CultureAt Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best.
With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people.
Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.As an Equal Chance employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.This same mindset shapes how we work, encouraging curiosity, continuous learning, and smarter ways of working with AI.
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Guided by our values, we bring a growth mindset to every challenge and create lasting impact together.Export ComplianceFor positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.AccommodationsIf you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us here or contact (US only) *****-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA ***** ATTN: Benefits.Labor Condition ApplicationsGDPR Candidate Privacy NoticePegasystems Limited UK Gender Pay Gap StatementEEO/AA Policy StatementYour Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave ActE-Verify NoticeEmployee Polygraph Protection Act Rights
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📌 Senior Cloud Security Operations Analyst (New South Wales)
🏢 Pegasystems
📍 New South Wales