Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

Overview

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.  

 

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet. 

 

To continue this success, we are hiring a Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst who will be responsible for the response to security incidents, threats and vulnerabilities. Within the Cyber Fusion Center organization, this role requires the ability to fully engage in all phases of the incident lifecycle, including the skills to analyze event logs, computer artifacts, and other data sources to contain and resolve incidents or events, provide recommendations for remediation and determine the root cause.

 

For you:    

• Competitive benefits package: 

Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, additional leave purchase/cash out)

Lease Plan 

• Health & Wellness programs: 

Discounted private health insurance

Financial coaching

Counselling sessions

Flu vaccinations

Skin checks 

• Professional development programs 

• Global career opportunities

 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and remediation of cybersecurity threats.
• Conduct advanced threat analysis, digital forensics, and malware investigations to identify root causes and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
• Monitor and investigate security alerts across enterprise environments using SIEM, EDR, and other security technologies, ensuring rapid resolution of incidents and minimizing business impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to coordinate incident response efforts, provide status updates, and drive post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the enhancement of detection capabilities, playbooks, processes, and knowledge repositories, while participating in after-hours incident response and on-call support as required.

 

Qualifications

About you:

• 3+ years of experience in Information Security, SOC Operations, and Incident Response, with expertise in threat detection, investigation, and remediation.
• Proven ability to analyze security events, perform root cause investigations, and respond to advanced cyber threats within enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with multiple security technologies, including SIEM, antivirus, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, forensics, vulnerability management, and security monitoring tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across diverse teams, driving incident resolution, and influencing outcomes in high-pressure situations.
• Proactive and customer-focused professional with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and ITIL-based incident management experience, committed to continuous improvement and strengthening organizational security posture.

About us:

Join us and work with iconic brands like Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi Max, Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, Quaker Oats, and Bluebird NZ. 

• Recognised as a Top Employer in Australia and New Zealand for the past 4 years 

• Family Friendly Certification (AU) 

• Australian Disability Network Member 

PepsiCo is dedicated to sustainability with initiatives like EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. We foster innovation and empower employees to make a meaningful impact through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability. 

 

PepsiCo’s hiring process:  

Submit your application  

Interview(s) and skills evaluation 

Online Assessment process 

Background checks 

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