Cyber Operations Security Expert
Core
Lead proactive monitoring, investigation, and mitigation of security incidents within security tools (including Sentinel, Microsoft Defender 365 stack, Azure Security Centre, Splunk) to protect the Agency's systems, users, and data.
Role type
Lead Cyber Operations Security Expert (EL1)
Builds
Cyber-resilient information technology platforms for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIA)
Domain
Federal Government / Cyber Security Operations
Required skills
Cloud security (Azure/AWS), endpoint and network security, threat intelligence and hunting, data loss prevention, vulnerability management, incident response, log analysis, SIEM management, computer forensics, phishing simulation design, threat landscape research, team supervision and mentorship
Preferred skills
Familiarity with Information Security Manual (ISM), experience implementing Incident Response Frameworks (NIST SP 800-61, Mitre Frameworks)
Technologies
Sentinel, Microsoft Defender 365, Azure Security Centre, Splunk
Responsibilities
Lead proactive monitoring, investigation, and mitigation of security incidents; Analyse security event data and identify suspicious/malicious activity; Lead incident response activities including initial and detailed investigation and computer forensics; Respond to events and incidents using established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Act as a point of escalation for complex incidents and serve as a subject matter expert in cloud security, active defence, and threat mitigation; Develop and manage phishing simulations; Research new and evolving threats and vulnerabilities; Conduct log analysis and develop visualisation and reporting within Splunk; Identify critical data sources required by cyber for ingestion and normalisation into the SIEMs; Collaborate with Security Operations and IT engineers to implement security controls; Supervise, mentor and develop junior staff; Produce and disseminate incident response reports, activity reports, and intelligence and threat briefs
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities