SOC Analyst in Canberra

Location: Canberra, ACT

Working Arrangement: Full-time | On-site

Clearance Required: TSPV and willing to obtain DISA/OSA.

Company Overview: Join one of Australia's leading technology and mission-focused organisations supporting national security, defence, intelligence, and critical government programs. With a strong reputation for delivering complex cyber, digital, and information security capabilities, the organisation provides employees with the opportunity to work on highly classified projects that directly contribute to Australia's security interests.

Job Description: We are seeking SOC Analysts to join a high-performing Security Operations team supporting mission-critical defence and intelligence networks. The role involves monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber security threats while contributing to the ongoing maturity of Security Operations capabilities. Working closely with engineers, threat intelligence specialists, stakeholders, and security authorities, you will play a key role in protecting sensitive environments from sophisticated cyber threats.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor security events and respond to cyber incidents
• Conduct threat detection, analysis, triage, and investigation activities
• Support vulnerability management processes and remediation efforts
• Contribute to Cyber Threat Intelligence activities
• Assist with SIEM, endpoint, network, and detection engineering initiatives
• Provide trusted cyber security advice to stakeholders
• Support the development of security operations requirements
• Participate in change reviews and security approvals
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external security stakeholders
• Contribute to the improvement of security operations processes, procedures, and reporting capabilities

Education / Certifications Required: Desirable certifications include:

• Security+
• GSEC
• GIAC
• GIH
• CISSP
• CISM
• CCNA Security
• Microsoft Security Certifications
• Splunk Certifications

Knowledge / Skills Required:

Junior-Level Candidates:

• Approximately 2+ years' experience in cyber security operations, or 4+ years' experience in broader IT support, networking, cloud, endpoint, or gateway technologies
• Understanding of cyber security fundamentals
• Exposure to SIEM platforms and security tooling
• Scripting or coding experience highly regarded

Senior-Level Candidates:

• 5-10+ years' experience across security operations functions
• Experience leading or maturing cyber security capabilities
• Strong understanding of incident response, detection engineering, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Previous experience supporting Defence, Intelligence, or Federal Government environments highly desirable

Employment Benefits:

• Work on nationally significant and mission-critical programs
• Exposure to advanced cyber security technologies and environments
• Career progression within a growing cyber security function
• Access to experienced cyber security professionals and technical mentors
• Opportunity to help shape and mature a developing security operations capability
• Long-term project stability and career growth

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, experience, and background strengthens our teams. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans: Veterans and ex-serving members are highly encouraged to apply. Your experience operating in complex, mission-focused environments are highly valued and transferable to this role.

About Cleared: Cleared partners with Australia's leading Defence, Intelligence, Federal Government, and National Security organisations to connect exceptional security-cleared professionals with career-defining opportunities. We take a relationship-driven approach and provide personalised support throughout the recruitment process.