Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst  

• Technical Specialists wanted – multiple Senior SOC Analyst positions available  

• Help deliver mission-critical cyber security outcomes in a high-impact national security environment.  

• Location: Canberra (Harman) | 5 days on-site | 24/7 shift work in a specialist SOC environment. 

Due to the nature of this Technical Specialist role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum NV1 security clearance, with the willingness and eligibility to uplift to NV2. 

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here: 
https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers 

Do Work That Matters 

Leidos Australia delivers Technology and Airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by global capability and trusted partners, solve some of the world’s toughest challenges across government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets. 

Your New Role and Responsibilities 

We have multiple exciting opportunities for Senior SOC Analysts (Technical Specialists) to join our 24/7 Cyber Protection Security Operations Centre (CP SOC). 

In this role, you will deliver high‑value, advanced cyber security services to protect Australian Defence Force personnel and systems. You will operate in a rapidly maturing SOC environment where your expertise will directly influence operational outcomes, uplift technical maturity, and shape the future capability of the team. 

The shift cycle operates over 12‑hour blocks. When cycling off shift, you’ll enjoy 4 or 5 days off, followed by 4 or 5 consecutive day or night shifts, providing meaningful downtime between rotations. 

You will be an integral and senior member of the team, acting as a technical escalation point and mentor. Responsibilities include advanced monitoring, investigation, and response across multiple networks, leading complex incidents end‑to‑end, and coaching analysts on shift while driving continuous improvement across SOC processes, tooling, and standards. 

Some of the unique benefits of joining our team as a Senior Security Operations Analyst are: 

• Lead and resolve complex cyber security incidents or provide technical direction and escalation support. 

• Actively mentor and uplift junior and mid‑level analysts through coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing. 

• Influence detection improvement, playbook development, and SOC maturity with supportive leadership. 

• Assist in the generation of associated Incident response reporting as necessary to the SOC Technical team lead. 

• Manage the implementation of security use-cases in SIEM and Automation platforms. 

• Review security use-cases in development and provide an approval gateway at each step of the development lifecycle. 

• Access structured training plans, funded certifications, and ongoing professional development. 

• Please note, this role operates as part of a 24/7 SOC, and successful candidates must be willing to work on‑site shift work in Canberra. 

What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact 

• 3–7+ years’ experience in Cyber Security Operations, SOC, or related IT security roles. 

• Strong foundational o/s knowledge across Windows server and RedHat  

• Strong hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk highly regarded), including complex investigations and correlation across multiple data sources. 

• Proven incident response capability across security controls such as EDR, HIPS/NIPS, firewalls, proxies, whitelisting, and endpoint technologies. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and uplift technical capability within a SOC environment. 

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with confidence making decisions in high‑pressure operational contexts. 

• A proactive mindset for improving detection quality, automation, response processes, and SOC maturity. 

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. GCIA, GCIH, GCED, Splunk) or equivalent practical experience. 

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box — if you meet most of them, we encourage you to apply. We’re most interested in your strengths, leadership capability, and how you can help elevate the team. 

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose 

Providing 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 one of our core values — creating a workplace where everyone can do meaningful work and feel respected and supported. 
Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia 

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. 

Our five Advocacy Groups — Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities, and Pride+ — foster connection and support across our workforce. 

Next Steps 

To apply, follow the links or apply via our Careers page. 

Recruitment process: 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face‑to‑face interview, plus background checks. 

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances, this may limit applicants holding dual nationality or permanent residency from certain countries, as per ITAR 126.1. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team at [email protected] if you require additional support.