About The Missing Link
The Missing Link is an award-winning IT and Cyber Security organisation with over 20 years' experience delivering innovative technology solutions to Australian businesses.
Our Staff Augmentation practice connects highly skilled technology professionals with leading organisations requiring specialist capability to support critical projects and transformation initiatives.
We are currently seeking an experienced
Senior Security Operations Engineer
to support a major
Australian financial services organisation
on an initial 6 month engagement.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, project-focused security role requiring a solid
SOC background
, particularly
Splunk detection engineering
, combined with broader security engineering capability.
You will bring an operational security lens to several key security initiatives and help ensure solutions integrate effectively with existing monitoring, detection and response processes.
Key Responsibilities
Splunk detection engineering and security monitoring
Support
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
initiatives
Support
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
initiatives
Develop and improve vulnerability management and remediation processes
Develop and refine vulnerability remediation escalation processes




Ensure security initiatives are operationally practical
Support effective integration with SOC monitoring, detection and response processes
About You
You will be an experienced security professional who can combine strong technical capability with sound operational judgement and clear communication.
Requirements
Strong
Security Operations / SOC
background
Hands-on
Splunk detection engineering
experience
Strong security engineering capability
SaaS engineering knowledge
Experience working across security monitoring, detection and response
Understanding of vulnerability management and remediation
Strong logic, problem-solving and practical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
Exposure to
DSPM
Exposure to
CSPM
Experience developing security operational processes
Experience working within complex enterprise environments
Benefits
Work with a leading Australian financial services organisation
High-impact security project environment
Hybrid Melbourne working arrangement
Opportunity to work across multiple security disciplines
Competitive daily contract rate
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📌 Senior Security Operations Engineer | Splunk (Melbourne)
🏢 The Missing Link
📍 Melbourne