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A$160,******/yr - A$170,******/yr
Principal Cyber Security Analyst - Splunk | ISO***** | MITRE ATT&CK; | Incident Response
Location:
Melbourne (Hybrid) 3 days on-site
Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Competitive + Super
About the Role
A leading organisation is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Analyst to lead advanced cyber defence and incident response initiatives. You'll work alongside a high-performing team of cyber security professionals, providing operational leadership and technical expertise across threat detection, response, and tooling uplift.
This role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape cyber maturity across a complex enterprise workplace. You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to operationalise security controls, uplift SOC capabilities, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cyber defence and incident response operations across enterprise environments
Mentor and guide a team of cyber analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Monitor security systems and networks, investigate incidents, and implement mitigation strategies
Analyse logs and threat intelligence to identify risks and develop response plans
Evaluate and implement new security tools, technologies, and processes
Align security operations with ISO*****, NIST, CIS, and ASD ISM frameworks
Champion continuous improvement and uplift of SOC tooling and processes




Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance cyber resilience
Stay current with threat trends, APT groups, and emerging attack vectors
Key Requirements
Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in cyber security or IT
Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or ITIL PractitionerStrong experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred), SPL, and threat hunting
Deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK;, threat modelling, and operational threat intelligence
Proven ability to lead incident response and vulnerability management programs
Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting skills
Experience with ISO***********, NIST, CIS frameworks
Ability to adapt to evolving threats and technologies
Additional Info
Hybrid work model with occasional travel to other sites
On-call support may be required via roster rotation
National Police Check required
Desired Skills and Experience
Splunk Enterprise Security & SPL
Threat Hunting & Incident Response
ISO*****, NIST, CIS Frameworks
MITRE ATT&CK; & Threat Modelling
Vulnerability Management
Security Log Analysis & SIEM Operations
Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting
Cyber Tooling Evaluation & Implementation
Team Leadership & Mentoring
CISSP, GIAC, or ITIL Practitioner Certification
ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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