At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security initiatives and enhance monitoring processes using Splunk.
- Company: Award-winning IT and Cyber Security organisation with 20+ years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and high-impact projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to work across multiple security disciplines in a complex environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in financial security.
- Qualifications: Strong SOC background and hands-on Splunk experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About The Missing Link
The Missing Link is an award-winning IT and Cyber Security organisation with over 20 years’ experience delivering innovative technology solutions to Australian businesses. Our Staff Augmentation practice connects highly skilled technology professionals with leading organisations requiring specialist capability to support critical projects and transformation initiatives.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Security Operations Engineer to support a major Australian financial services organisation on an initial 6 month engagement.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, project-focused security role requiring a strong SOC background, particularly Splunk detection engineering, combined with broader security engineering capability. You will bring an operational security lens to several key security initiatives and help ensure solutions integrate effectively with existing monitoring, detection and response processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Splunk detection engineering and security monitoring
- Support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) initiatives
- Support Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) initiatives
- Develop and improve vulnerability management and remediation processes
- Develop and refine vulnerability remediation escalation processes
- Ensure security initiatives are operationally practical
- Support effective integration with SOC monitoring, detection and response processes
About You
You will be an experienced security professional who can combine strong technical capability with sound operational judgement and clear communication.
Requirements
- Strong Security Operations / SOC background
- Hands-on Splunk detection engineering experience
- Strong security engineering capability
- SaaS engineering knowledge
- Experience working across security monitoring, detection and response
- Understanding of vulnerability management and remediation
- Strong logic, problem-solving and practical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
- Exposure to DSPM
- Exposure to CSPM
- Experience developing security operational processes
- Experience working within complex enterprise environments
Benefits
- Work with a leading Australian financial services organisation
- High-impact security project environment
- Hybrid Melbourne working arrangement
- Opportunity to work across multiple security disciplines
- Competitive daily contract rate
Senior Security Operations Engineer in Melbourne employer: The Missing Link
The Missing Link is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Senior Network & Systems Engineer. With a focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to ongoing training and opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in a large-scale environment. Located in a vibrant area, the company offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued, ensuring a meaningful and rewarding career.
