Cyber Security SIEM Specialist

Job details

Posted
24 June 2025
Salary
Negotiable
Location
Canberra
Job type
Contract
Discipline
Security + Cyber Security
Reference
270039

Job description

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Cyber Security SIEM Specialist to join a high-performing security team. In this role, you will be responsible for the management, monitoring, and analysis of SIEM tools-specifically SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD) and Microsoft Sentinel-to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats in real-time.

This is a 100% on-site role requiring an active AGSVA Baseline clearance. NV1 clearance is preferred or the candidate must be eligible to obtain it.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyse security alerts from SAP ETD and Microsoft Sentinel, escalating potential incidents.

  • Administer and optimise SIEM tools to ensure effective detection and response capabilities.

  • Develop and maintain security policies, operational procedures, and use case documentation related to SIEM.

  • Generate reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate cybersecurity posture to key stakeholders.

  • Conduct regular audits and assessments of SIEM configurations to ensure they remain aligned with evolving threats.

  • Lead initiatives to improve detection rules, playbooks, and incident handling processes.

  • Stay informed of the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and response strategies.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.


Mandatory Requirements:

  • Active AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance (minimum); NV1 preferred or must be eligible

  • Must be available to work on-site, 5 days per week

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field


Essential Skills & Experience:

  • At least 5 years' experience in SIEM operations, preferably with SAP ETD and Microsoft Sentinel

  • Demonstrated expertise in threat detection, incident response, and log analysis

  • Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, and threat intelligence

  • Experience building, tuning, and managing detection rules and alerts in a SIEM environment

  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent highly desirable

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Yash Kumar Jain on 03 8680 4235 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.