Lead Security Analyst Cyber Threat Analyst - National Security / Defence Location: ACT or SA Contract: 12 months, with 2 x 12-month extension options Pay: $140-$170 p/h including super (negotiable) Work type: Full time, up to 40 hours per week Work arrangement: Onsite, with specific arrangements agreed with your supervisor on a case-by-case basis Clearance: Must hold a current security clearance About the Role Lead Security Analyst position available with our Federal Government client.
This is hands-on security operations work.
You will analyse threats, monitor security events, assess vulnerabilities and strengthen security controls protecting important systems.
You will work closely with technical teams and security leadership.
The role also develops incident response procedures and supports security test and evaluation activities.




What You'll Be Doing Perform threat-driven analysis of system security Analyse threat intelligence for system-specific threats Monitor security events and information for security incidents Develop and use incident response plans and playbooks Analyse security vulnerabilities and propose solutions Review existing security controls for vulnerabilities Develop procedures for monitoring and analysing security information and events Support security test and evaluation activities for systems and products Support technical leadership as required What You Bring (Essential Criteria) You've worked in a SOC as a Security Analyst You're an Australian citizen You must hold a current security clearance Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria) Experience with or knowledge of Australian Government information security policies Knowledge of the Information Security Manual Knowledge of the Essential Eight TSPV-cleared cyber roles with this breadth move quickly.
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📌 Lead Security Analyst - Cyber Threat Analyst (Australia)
🏢 Effective People
📍 Australia