Cyber Threat Analyst

Job details

Posted02 July 2026

SalaryNegotiable

LocationCanberra

Job type Contract

Discipline Cloud & Infrastructure

Reference90M0711428_1782964092

Job description

Location: Canberra ACT, Brisbane QLD

Initial Contract: 12 months contract + 2 X 12 months extension

Must be an Australian Citizen with an active NV1 clearance

FinXL is seeking a results-driven Senior SOC Analyst / Cyber Threat Analyst to join a large-scale federal government technology environment in Canberra or Brisbane. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding cyber intrusion activities and using your research skills to provide reporting on threat modelling and intelligence. This position has a strong focus on monitoring alert queues, performing triage, and supporting incident response within an onsite working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor incoming alert queues for potential security incidents.

Perform initial investigation analysis and triage of alerts, documenting findings in the Incident Management platform.

Maintain use-case playbooks, checklists, and analyst Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Monitor the log health of SIEM Indexes and report variations outside normal levels to Senior Analysts and Security Engineers.

Support Incident Response as required.

Technical Skill & Experience:

Proven proficiency in the use of SIEM technologies alongside the ability to interpret log data from various technologies, such as IAM, endpoint detection, firewalls, and web proxies.

FinXL does not accept unsolicited resumes or appreciate unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.

FinXL encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.