Description
Senior SOC Analyst
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:
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Lead and resolve complex cyber security incidents or provide technical direction and escalation support.
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Actively mentor and uplift junior and mid‑level analysts through coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing.
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Influence detection improvement, playbook development, and SOC maturity with supportive leadership.
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Assist in the generation of associated Incident response reporting as necessary to the SOC Technical team lead.
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Manage the implementation of security use-cases in SIEM and Automation platforms.
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Review security use-cases in development and provide an approval gateway at each step of the development lifecycle.
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Access structured training plans, funded certifications, and ongoing professional development.
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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
Proven incident response capability across security controls such as EDR, HIPS/NIPS, firewalls, proxies, whitelisting, and endpoint technologies.
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.
If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting professionals who challenge, lead, and deliver when it matters most.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
