THE COMPANY

Join a large, established global organisation experiencing significant growth as it expands into Australia.

With 6,000+ employees globally, the organisation is investing in its Australian presence and expanding its local cyber security capabilities.

What's on offer?

- Newly created Cyber Security Analyst position, with the team expected to grow as the business expands.
- Join an established global Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC).
- Work within a global follow-the-sun model.
- Exposure to enterprise security tools, including Microsoft Defender XDR, KQL and AI-assisted security tools.
- Hands-on involvement across threat detection, investigation and incident response.
- Collaboration with international security and technology teams.
- Sydney CBD location with hybrid working.

ROLE SNAPSHOT

As the first Cyber Security Analyst in Australia, you'll join an established global SOC supporting the organisation's expanding Australian operations.

You'll play an integral role in the region's first line of defence, monitoring, investigating and responding to security threats while collaborating with global teams in a follow-the-sun model.

This is a hands-on chance to contribute across threat detection, threat hunting and incident response while helping shape the local security function as further hires are made.

The initial engagement will be temp-to-perm while the organisation establishes its Australian HR function, with a genuine long-term requirement for the position.

Responsibilities

- Monitor, investigate and respond to security alerts using Microsoft Defender XDR and other security tools.
- Analyse security logs,



network traffic and alerts to identify threats and conduct proactive threat hunting using KQL.
- Use AI-assisted tools to support alert triage, investigations and incident response.
- Coordinate security incident containment, investigation and recovery with global teams and internal stakeholders.
- Respond to security-related service requests and escalate identified risks.
- Recommend improvements to security controls, detection capabilities and processes.
- Develop and maintain security procedures, documentation and operational reporting.
- Maintain detailed incident records to support global shift handovers.
- Keep up to date with emerging threats, attack techniques and security technologies.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, PERSONAL QUALITIES

This opportunity would suit a mid-to-senior SOC Analyst with in-depth knowledge and experience across the Microsoft security stack.

You'll have a natural curiosity and genuine passion for cyber security, enjoying continuous learning as threats, tools and techniques evolve. You'll also be interested in exploring how AI can make security detection and response faster and more effective.

Required:

- Mid-to-senior level experience as a SOC Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst or similar.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies, particularly Microsoft Defender XDR.
- Solid experience across security monitoring,



alert triage, threat detection, investigation and incident response.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, including analysing security logs and alerts.
- Understanding of cyber threats, attack techniques and incident response processes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with globally dispersed teams.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous learning and keeping up with emerging security technologies.

Desirable:

- Experience with Kusto Query Language (KQL) for security investigations and threat hunting.
- Exposure to AI-assisted security tools and capabilities.
- Experience working within a global SOC or follow-the-sun environment.

Full-time temp-to-perm opportunity based in the Sydney CBD with hybrid working.

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is essential, and successful applicants will be contacted.

Reference Number: 06800-(phone hidden)

This is a hybrid position.

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📌 Cyber Security Analyst (SOC) | Temp to Perm (New South Wales)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 New South Wales