Job Description
Are you a senior SOC professional ready to lead advanced cyber investigations and drive security maturity?
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We are seeking an experienced
SOC Lead
to own and elevate our Cyber Incident Response and Data Security capability. This is a highly technical leadership role where you will drive automation, improve detection and response maturity, and lead complex investigations across enterprise environments.
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If you thrive in high-impact environments and want to shape the future of security operations, this role is for you.
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This role is hybrid -
3 days in office
with option for 2 days WFH.
About Us
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We're The Missing Link - one of Australia's most awarded IT providers, now backed by global powerhouse Infosys. For over 28 years, we've helped businesses succeed with cutting-edge Cyber Security, IT & Cloud, and Automation solutions. With 200+ team members and a culture built on inclusion, innovation, and impact, we offer a workplace where you're valued, challenged, and supported to grow.
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We are THE MISSING LINK between where you are and where you want to be.
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Our
Security Division
is one of the fastest-growing in Australia, structured into 3 specialised streams:
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Red Team
– Penetration Testing & Security Consulting
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Blue Team
– Security Architecture & Engineering
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SOC
– Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
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Key Responsibilities:
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Incident Response & SOC Operations
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Lead end-to-end response for complex cyber security incidents
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Design and enforce advanced incident response procedures
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Develop sophisticated SIEM and EDR detections and search queries
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Build dashboards covering alerts, KPIs, and SOC performance metrics
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Conduct malware analysis, adversary tracking, and impact assessments
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Produce detailed incident and threat intelligence reports
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Threat Intelligence & Hunting
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Analyse threat intelligence and map adversary TTPs
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Develop and execute structured threat hunting programs
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Identify emerging risks and environmental weaknesses
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Recommend mitigation strategies to reduce organisational risk
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Data Security & Insider Threat
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Define and tune DLP policies and data protection controls
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Investigate insider threat and data loss incidents
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Align data security controls with business and regulatory requirements
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Automation & Continuous Improvement
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Build and optimise SOAR playbooks across SOC and IR workflows
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Automate reporting and operational processes
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Conduct SOC maturity assessments
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Drive strategic improvements across security operations
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Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
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Mentor and uplift L1 and L2 analysts
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Partner with internal teams and stakeholders
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Deliver consistent, high-quality security operations outcomes
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7–12 years' experience across Security Operations, Incident Response, and Data Security
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Deep hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, DLP, and SOAR platforms
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Robust background in Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting
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Proven experience improving SOC processes and operational maturity
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Strong analytical capability and ability to lead complex investigations
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Preferred Certifications
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At least three of the following:
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Splunk Core Certified Consultant
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Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer
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CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder or Hunter
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Microsoft SC-400 or SC-401
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Palo Alto XSOAR Engineer
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CyberArk Sentry or Guardian
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Google Cybersecurity Certificate
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Professional Security Operations Engineer
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Highly Regarded:
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SANS FOR508 (or equivalent)
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CISSP or CISM
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CyberArk Guardian
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Why Join Us?
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Opportunity to lead advanced cyber investigations
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Drive automation and SOC maturity initiatives
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Work with modern security platforms and tooling
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Influence enterprise-wide security posture
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Melbourne-based role with strong technical ownership
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Having a great company culture is very important to The Missing Link. Keeping our team happy is one of our top priorities.
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Here are some of the best things about working at The Missing Link:
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Supportive environment and fun collaborative culture
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Training / mentoring programs
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Regular, fun social events
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📌 Soc Lead - Cyber Incident Response & Data Security (Melbourne)
🏢 The Missing Link
📍 Melbourne