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Lead Cyber Security Analyst
- Posted18 March 2026
- SalaryNegotiable
- LocationCanberra
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Cloud & Infrastructure
- Reference90M0703621_1773789232
Job description
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Initial 12 months contract + 2 X 12 months extension options
- Must have be Australian Citizen with minimum of NV1 Clearance
FinXL is seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Analyst to play a key role in incident response, threat hunting, and the operationalisation of our client's security stack.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with onboarding new systems and creating detection logic.
- Lead remediation efforts and undertake proactive threat hunt activities.
- Develop automated playbooks and collaborate with Threat Intelligence teams to evolve our countermeasures.
- Maintain and enhance the health of our core Cyber Security systems
Essential requirements:
- Experience as a Cyber Security Analyst.
- Proven track record in designing, implementing, and testing use cases for malicious activity detection.
- Hands-on experience in Incident Response and handling security events.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain technical documentation.
- Familiarity with leveraging threat intelligence feeds.
Desirable:
- Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Defender for Cloud.
- Proficiency in Splunk SOAR (Playbook development) and Splunk RBA.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCIA) or Microsoft/Splunk technical qualifications.
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply by clicking the "Apply Now" Button. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
FinXL does not accept unsolicited resumes or appreciate unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.
FinXL encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.