Cyber Security Analyst - Tier 2

Job description
Initial Contract Duration: To 31 December 2026
Extension term details: Up to a maximum of 24 months in addition
Location: ACT
Security Requirements: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1
Working Arrangement:Onsite
Typical working arrangements are Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Shift work may also be required in response to cyber security incidents, and also to support electoral events at key periods (e.g. close of rolls, polling day) This position requires an ONSITE presence at the AEC's national office in Canberra. Applicants wishing to work remotely will NOT be considered
Maximum hours :40 hours per week




About the Role:

SoftLabs is seeking Cyber Security Analyst for ICT Labour hire at their technology consulting based in ACT.





Key duties and responsibilities

1. Collection of cyber security related data for analysis, evaluation, and identification of the root of the attacks against the AEC ICT environment and key electoral systems.
2. Implement required cyber security actions to counter attacks and restore system operations.
3. Work together with the internal ICT team and business areas to communicate about security limitations and produce documentation or reports.
4. Undertake cyber threat hunting exercises and providing threat intelligence to the entire team.
5. Partake of mentoring and training as identified
6. Assist in the development of standard operating procedures related to cyber security incident response



Technical Skills

Mandatory Criteria

Experience using Sentinel or a similar SIEM solution is essential.
Familiarity with the Australian Government Information Security Manual.
Familiarity with the best practice cyber security monitoring processes.
Experience in cyber incident response.


Desirable Criteria

Experience in cyber security monitoring within, or for, other Federal government entities




If you are interested in this position, please click Apply with your resume in WORD and send your details for review. If you wish to have a confidential discussion, call us on 02 6108 3+80 or 0410 756 040 for more information