Cyber Threat Analyst - Federal Government | Canberra Based

12-Month Contract + 2 x 12-Month Extension Options
Start Date: November 2025
Hybrid Work Arrangement: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
Security Clearance: NV2 or Ability to Obtain

Are you a skilled Cyber Threat Analyst with a passion for proactive threat hunting and protecting critical infrastructure? Experis Australia is partnering with a Federal Government agency in Canberra to source a talented professional for a long-term engagement.

About the Role

As a Cyber Threat Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying and mitigating cyber threats across the agency's network. You'll work with cutting-edge tools like Splunk or Sentinel, leveraging threat intelligence and attack frameworks to stay ahead of adversaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for threats across the client's network.
• Utilise Cyber Threat Intelligence to support threat hunting activities.
• Create and maintain threat detection tools, including custom use cases and dashboards.
• Develop and refine hypotheses based on emerging threats and adversary behaviours.
• Analyse security events and logs to identify anomalous activity.
• Recommend security enhancements and assist in developing countermeasures.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Cyber Security Incident Responder or Threat Hunter.
• Strong proficiency in log analysis and threat detection using SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.).
• Experience using attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK in incident response or threat hunting.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and test use cases to detect malicious activity.
• Collaborative team player with strong knowledge-sharing skills.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

Highly Desirable

• Technical tertiary qualifications.
• Certifications such as Microsoft, Splunk, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA.
• NV2 Security Clearance or ability to obtain.

Why Join?

• Work on high-impact federal programs.
• Long-term contract with extension potential.
• Hybrid working model for flexibility.
• Be part of a collaborative and security-focused team.

Eamon Ridgway
Consultant

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