Job Description 12 12 12-month contract with a premier Commonwealth department Enjoy hybrid work arrangements in Canberra, ACT Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance Required Apply advanced analytical skills to conduct defensive cyber security operations Resolve Recruit is partnering with a major Commonwealth Government department to engage a Principal Cyber Security Analyst to apply advanced analytical skills and conduct defensive cyber security operations, ensuring protection of their global network. As the Principal Cyber Security Analyst, you will: Assist with log operationalisation and use case creation for newly onboarded systems/log sources. Monitor and improve Cyber Security systems. Develop and maintain playbooks to assist with Cyber Security tasks . Analyse security events and logs to identify patterns of potential anomalous activity, recommend security enhancements, and assist in developing countermeasures to prevent future incidents. Undertake incident response and remediation functions. Assist with Threat Hunt activities. Collaborate with Threat Intelligence teams Key Experience and Skills: Experience designing, implementing and testing use cases to detect potential malicious activity. Experience performing incident response activities. Experience working with and managing threat intelligence feeds. Experience using Splunk SOAR to develop Playbooks. Knowledge of Splunk Risk Based Alerting (RBA) Technical tertiary qualifications, Microsoft or Splunk certifications are highly desirable Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA. Security Requirements: Applicants must hold an active Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance or higher to be considered. How to Apply: If you’re ready to bring your cyber security expertise to a nationally significant Federal Government program, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by Thursday, 13 October 2025 . Applications received after the deadline may still be considered for future opportunities. For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Jon Bennett via email on hello@resolve-recruit.com.au Why Choose Resolve? Expert recruitment consultants committed to advancing your career. A transparent and fair fee structure, offering you peace of mind and trust at every step. Flexible contracting models to suit your specific needs. Complimentary payroll management and tax compliance services, supported by our expertise as a Chartered Accounting firm and Registered Tax Agents. Exclusive access to membership privileges at collaborative co-working spaces, fostering networking and innovation. A variety of pay cycle options designed for financial convenience and flexibility. Access to corporate benefits programs, enhancing both your professional and personal life.
