- 6 month contract with multiple extensions
- Upto $122 p/h including super
- Enterprise Organisation
Must be Brisbane Based and be an Australian Citizen
We're partnering with a large Queensland Government organisation seeking a Principal Cyber Security Analyst to join a high-performing Cyber Defence team responsible for strengthening cyber resilience across multiple government agencies.
This is an opportunity to lead incident response, threat hunting and security operations while mentoring analysts and driving the maturity of a modern Security Operations Centre.
Position responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate responses to complex cyber security incidents across a large enterprise environment.
- Act as the senior technical escalation point for the Security Operations Centre.
- Perform threat hunting, incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Develop and optimise Microsoft Sentinel detection rules, workbooks, playbooks and KQL queries.
- Enhance SOC capability through improved processes, automation and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Mentor and support junior analysts while promoting operational excellence.
- Work closely with security, infrastructure and technology teams to strengthen cyber resilience.
- Contribute to vulnerability management, threat intelligence and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required skills & experience
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) environments.
- Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR and KQL.
- Incident response, threat hunting and security investigations.
- SIEM technologies, vulnerability management and threat intelligence.
- MITRE ATT&CK, NIST and contemporary cyber security frameworks.
- Security automation, playbooks and detection engineering.
- Python or PowerShell scripting (highly regarded).
- Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to mentor technical teams.
What we offer
- High-profile Queensland Government cyber security program.
- Opportunity to lead and influence Whole of Government cyber defence capability.
- Modern Microsoft security technologies.
- Collaborative, highly skilled cyber security team.
- Long-term contract opportunity with potential extension.
Principal Cyber Security Analyst in Brisbane employer: Aspirante
Join a leading cyber security team in Brisbane CBD, where you will have the opportunity to shape enterprise-scale security architecture and influence key stakeholders. With a competitive pay rate of up to $150 per hour and a contract extending to June 2027, this role offers a hybrid work environment that promotes a collaborative culture and prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. As part of an established team, you'll contribute to innovative security strategies while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic and supportive workplace.
