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Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers\nDo Work That Matters\nLeidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.\nYour New Role and Responsibilities\nLeidos Australia is expanding our 24x7x365 Central Processing Cyber Security Operations Centre (CP SOC) capability with the Department of Defence.\nCP SOC works collaboratively with the Defence Security Operations Centre (DSOC) to assist in defending one of the largest and most complex ICT networks in the southern hemisphere.\nWe seek Cyber Security Analysts to work on a rotating shift roster (typically 12-hour shifts) onsite at HMAS Harman in Canberra.\nThe roles and responsibilities extend to:\nMonitor and Analyse Security Events: Continuously monitor networks and endpoints for security alerts, threats, and intrusions using SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.\nIncident Response and Management: Triage, investigate, and manage security incidents end-to-end, including escalation and reporting as required.\nThreat and Vulnerability Management: Assess emerging threats and vulnerabilities, develop custom detection signatures, and implement measures to mitigate risks.\nSecurity Tool Administration and Process Improvement: Maintain and support security tools, review and improve operational processes, and ensure the health of deployed security systems.\nStakeholder Communication and Reporting: Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, produce reports, and contribute to the development of SOC tactics, techniques, and procedures.\nKey Tasks:\nMonitor dashboards and alerts.\nMonitor ITSM for SOC destined requests\nIdentify false positives.\nEscalate “Insufficient Information”\nEscalate suspicious events\nEscalate alert tuning suggestions\nWhat You’ll Bring to Make an Impact\nTechnical Cyber Security Knowledge: Working knowledge of industry and government cybersecurity frameworks, SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.\nAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify, analyse, and resolve complex security issues with a proactive and self-starting approach.\nIncident Response Expertise: Experience in detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyber threats using adversary TTPs and IOCs.\nCommunication and Stakeholder Management: Strong verbal and written communication skills for incident reporting and stakeholder engagement.\nAdaptability and Continuous Learning: Willingness to rapidly upskill, work in a 24/7 rotating shift environment, and stay updated on evolving cyber threats.\nDon’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes - if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.\nDiverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose\nProviding our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase - Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.\nLeidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.\nOur five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nFor U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\nPay Range:\n$89,300.00-$111,600.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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