Senior Security Operations Center Analyst - Australia

Job Description

Senior Security Operations Center Analyst - Australia Remote Australia Reports to: Manager, Security Operations Center Location: Remote Australia Compensation Range: $165,000 to $185,000 AUD base plus bonus and equity. This role may be eligible for on-call/call-in pay in addition to base pay. What We Do: Founded in 2015 as a fully remote company by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress was built on a simple premise: to force hackers to earn every inch of their access. Today’s cyber-attacks aren’t limited to large organizations with the security tools that can ward off threats. Hackers don't discriminate and will find a way to penetrate any vulnerability in any size business, which is why Huntress focuses on protecting those small to midsize businesses that make up the backbone of our economy. What You’ll Do: Huntress is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to join our rapidly growing Australia-based SOC team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our mission to build the premier investigative team in Australia , protecting businesses from cyber threats while actively shaping the future of cybersecurity in the region. As a Senior Analyst , you’ll lead key efforts, mentor junior team members, and collaborate closely with our Product team to help shape Huntress’ MDR service and platform. This role offers hands-on opportunities across Incident Response, Security Operations, Threat Hunting, and Detection Engineering . Responsibilities: Investigate and Respond: Triage, investigate, respond to, and remediate alerts generated by the Huntress platform. Timeline Analysis: Leverage forensic artifacts and host telemetry to uncover threat actor activity on a system while developing effective remediation plans. Malware Analysis: Perform static and dynamic analysis of malware to extract indicators of compromise or determine malicious intent. Threat Detection: Contribute to and refine detection capabilities by crafting and tuning alerts to address emerging threats. Microsoft 365 Security: Investigate Microsoft 365 activity and deliver actionable remediation advice for compromised tenants. Team Mentorship: Help guide and develop junior analysts through mentorship and knowledge sharing. Continuous Improvement: Continue to grow your skills and knowledge through real-world intrusion data and training opportunities. What You Bring To The Team: Security Enthusiasts: Practitioners with 4+ years of experience in SOC, Incident Response, Managed Detection and Response, or Digital Forensics roles. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Windows OS attack surfaces, malware analysis, and basic threat actor tools and techniques. Understanding of common system administration skills and how they are abused by threat actors. Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK techniques. Passion for Forensics: A love for digging into logs and processes to understand intrusions. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-Motivation: Demonstrated self-guided learning or relevant academic background. Your Required Technical Experience: Familiarity with SIEM technologies. Experience extracting indicators of compromise. Advanced experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. Basic experience developing detection rules. Ability to identify commonly exploited services. Intermediate experience with Active Directory. Knowledge of common forensic artifacts. Experience investigating web application compromises. What We Offer: Fully remote work. 1-2 trips to the US annually for events. New starter home office set up reimbursement. Generous personal leave entitlements. Digital monthly reimbursement. Superannuation. Healthcare Benefits. Access to coaching for personal and professional growth. Huntress is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where every member of our team is valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr