Cyber Detection and Response Analyst, Asia Pacific
RemoteUnited Kingdom or Australia
Job Summary
Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems while supporting incident response activities including analysis, containment, remediation, and documentation. Execute established playbooks, perform threat hunting to identify potential compromises, and leverage threat intelligence to tune detection logic with Security Engineering. Produce clear incident reports, support root cause analysis, and manage on-call rotations within a global 24/7 team. Commence employment in October 2026 for a Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday shift. Based in Australia with permanent work rights required.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response, SOC operations, or cyber defense
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike)
- Practical understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST
- Familiarity with threat hunting, malware analysis, or forensic investigation techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly
- Candidates will need to be be based in Australia and hold permanent work rights
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern enterprise architectures is preferred
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent) are a plus
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