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 key 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 Canberra
🏢 Federal Government client (agency undisclosed)
📍 Canberra