Cyber Security Analyst/ Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer / Analyst | Cyber Operations – Secure Infrastructure Delivery

Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid)

Clearance: NV1 Security Clearance (Mandatory)

Contract Length: 12 months + 2 * (12 months extensions)

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer / Analyst to support cyber operations within a large-scale federal environment. This role combines engineering and analyst expertise to strengthen cyber security posture, deliver detection use cases, and lead response efforts across a complex hybrid cloud ecosystem. You will work closely with other cyber specialists to maintain system integrity, monitor activity, and support secure network operations across global platforms.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with log ingestion and develop use cases for newly integrated systems

• Monitor and improve the performance of cyber security systems

• Create and maintain operational playbooks to support standardised workflows

• Analyse event logs to detect anomalous activity and develop recommendations

• Support the development of countermeasures to prevent future incidents

• Lead incident response and remediation activities

• Contribute to threat hunting across a hybrid environment

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years’ experience in a Cyber Security Analyst and/or Engineer role

• Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining Splunk infrastructure or similar platforms

• Understanding of log ingestion from Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments

• Experience designing, implementing, and testing detection use cases

• Collaborative mindset with strong knowledge-sharing capability

• Excellent technical documentation and written communication skills

Desirable Qualifications & Certifications:

• Hands-on experience using Splunk SOAR to build playbooks

• Knowledge of Splunk Risk Based Alerting (RBA)

• Tertiary qualifications or certifications in Microsoft or Splunk technologies

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, or GCIA

Why Join Our Client?

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to national-scale cyber operations within a secure, high-performing federal setting. You’ll work with advanced technologies, support real-time security outcomes, and enhance your expertise in a structured and collaborative team environment.

If you’re ready to take on a critical delivery role in cyber operations, apply now by clicking ‘APPLY.’ For further details, contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com