Senior Security Analyst (SOC Analyst)

Senior Security Analyst (Client-Facing) – SOC Analyst | Hybrid | Brisbane
  
�� Tingalpa, Brisbane QLD (Hybrid)
�� Full-Time, Permanent
�� $120K–$150K + Super
⚠️ Full Australian Work Rights Required
  
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Analyst (Client-Facing) to join a growing Managed Security Services environment in Brisbane. This role offers the opportunity to work across SOC operations, network security, and client advisory, supporting a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients.
  
This is a hands-on, high-impact position suited to a cybersecurity professional who thrives in both technical environments and client-facing scenarios. You will play a key role in strengthening security operations, leading initiatives, and delivering meaningful outcomes for clients.
  
Key Responsibilities
  
SOC Operations & Security Leadership
  

• Act as a senior escalation point for Tier 2/3 incidents and complex investigations
• Improve detection rules, response playbooks, and SOC processes
• Leverage SIEM, SOAR, and automation to enhance threat detection and response
• Report on SOC performance, KPIs, and threat intelligence insights

  
Client Engagement & Advisory
  

• Serve as a trusted security advisor to a portfolio of clients
• Lead client meetings, presenting security posture, incidents, and recommendations
• Translate technical findings into business-relevant insights
• Identify opportunities to enhance client security services

  
Technical Security & Network Operations
  

• Deploy and manage secure network infrastructure (routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, SD-WAN)
• Design secure architectures aligned with Australian security frameworks
• Administer SIEM/SOAR platforms including onboarding, rule creation, and automation
• Lead threat hunting and incident response activities end-to-end
• Collaborate across infrastructure and data centre environments to embed security controls

  
What we are looking for:-
  
Experience & Skills
  

• 5+ years in cybersecurity operations, including 2+ years in a senior SOC or team lead role
• MSSP or multi-client SOC experience
• Strong expertise in SIEM (e.g. Splunk, Sentinel, FortiSIEM, Rapid7) and SOAR platforms
• Experience with SOC automation and AI (ML alerting, automated playbooks, threat intel)
• Hands-on network security experience (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, secure design)
• Working knowledge of data centre environments and security controls
• Solid understanding of threat landscape, MITRE ATT&CK, and incident response
• Confident client engagement skills, from technical to executive level
• Ability to identify client needs and support managed service growth
• Familiarity with Essential Eight, ISM, NIST CSF, ISO 27001
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

  
Certifications (Preferred / In Progress)

• CISSP
• Cisco Cybersecurity certification
• Rapid7 InsightIDR Specialist
• Fortinet NSE 4–7 (FortiSIEM preferred)
• CEH

  
Interested candidates with full Australian working rights are encouraged to apply and join a growing, forward-thinking team.
  
Please email me your CV to c.thum@certusrecruitment.com then give Charmaine Thum a call on 0439 320 538