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

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