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.