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SOC Engineer

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

New South Wales, Sydney

Industry

IT

Specialisation

Security

Salary

AU$110000.00 - AU$120000.00 per annum + Super +Bonus

Contact Name

Harvey McIntosh

Contact Email

harvey@talenza.com.au

Date published

22-05-2026

Job Reference

BBBH20899

Description

About the Company

  • A well‑established enterprise security services provider supporting large‑scale government and private‑sector environments across Australia.
  • Operates a mature, managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) delivering 24x7 monitoring and incident response services.
  • Known for working on high‑assurance, regulated environments, offering long‑term stability and exposure to complex security operations.



About the Role

This is an opportunity for a SOC Engineer to join a 24x7 managed SOC supporting a mix of government and private‑sector clients. The role is hands‑on and operational, suited to someone who enjoys frontline security monitoring, alert triage, and working in a structured SOC environment. You'll contribute to monitoring, incident response, fine tuning of tools, alert creation, vulnerability management, and ticket handling across multiple client environments.



About You

  • Australian citizen (security clearance preferred but not essential).
  • 2-3+ years' experience working in a SOC or security operations role.
  • Mix of engineering and analyst experience.
  • Hands‑on experience tuning alerts and reducing noise on the tools.
  • Exposure to SIEM monitoring and alert triage in enterprise environments.
  • Solid networking fundamentals (traffic flow, protocols, troubleshooting).
  • Previous MSP or multi‑client SOC experience highly regarded.



Role Accountabilities

  • Perform 24x7 SOC monitoring ("eyes on glass") using Splunk and other security tools.
  • Triage and investigate security alerts, escalating incidents where required.
  • Support basic incident response activities and vulnerability management tasks.
  • Manage and triage Zscaler alerts and tickets in line with defined SLAs.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow established SOC processes and procedures.



Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a large, enterprise‑grade SOC supporting high‑profile government environments.
  • Exposure to multiple client environments across government and private sectors.
  • Strong foundation for career progression into L2 SOC, incident response, or SIEM‑focused roles.


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