SOC Analyst

Vault Cloud Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Vault Cloud is the national leader of providing highly secure and scalable sovereign cloud capability to the Australian Government, National Intelligence Community and Critical Infrastructure sector. We pioneered the development of Australia’s only sovereign, hyperscale cloud with security at its core, being one of the first cloud organisations to be Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) certified and we continue to drive innovation, delivering First of a Kind capability across the sector. As we continue to lead in technological advancements, Vault is now entering a defining phase of growth with a strategic $22.5 million investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC). This investment will scale Vault’s capabilities and introduce new services, directly addressing Australia’s strategic national security demands. Vault is now positioned to not only strengthen its existing relationships with federal and state government agencies, but also strengthen its relationships with private sector businesses requiring secure cloud storage. Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC Analyst) We are expanding our Security team and are looking for a skilled SOC Analyst based in Canberra who will be responsible for detecting threats and anomalies, documenting findings, and escalating complex incidents to higher-level analysts or engineers. It is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring that Vault’s cloud solutions remain secure, resilient, and trusted by our customers. What you will do Front‑Line Defense: Be the first to act, monitor, and triage security alerts. Incident Responder: Investigate and document security incidents, escalating complex issues to higher‑level analysts. Threat Hunter: Proactively identify and analyse potential threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalous patterns across our secure cloud and IT environments. Process Refinement: Actively contribute to continuous improvement by updating playbooks and suggesting enhancements to detection and response workflows. Security Compliance: Help ensure all monitoring and response activities align with Vault’s strict security policies and industry standards. Who we are looking for A degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field, or relevant professional experience. Understanding of security operations and incident response. Experience or familiarity with Linux environments and scripting (bash or python). Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following: SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, or similar), endpoint detection and response tools, basic network monitoring and analysis. Willingness and flexibility to participate in a 24/7 on‑call or rostered schedule. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. An NV1 clearance as well as the ability and willingness to upgrade to an NV2 clearance. What’s in it for you Be at the forefront of cyber defence as part of a growing blueteam. Grow with the role as we scale up. Generous leave allocation. Company paid parental leave. A diverse culture where we celebrate our people and their unique, individual perspectives. Training provided in industry‑leading toolsets. Our culture is a big part of who we are so, for us, it is vital that each of our people (known as Vaulter’s) align to and are continuously guided by our core values. You will collaborate to provide secure and professional cloud services to a broad range of users. Join us now and become part of the future of secure cloud services and provide a significant contribution to our nation’s success. Get to know us at Cloud Infrastructure for Government & Critical Industries #J-18808-Ljbffr