Cyber Incident Response Specialist

Macquarie University

North Ryde, AU
Base: $122,628 - $136,449 py (hew 8); bonus/equity...
Hybrid
Enterprise incident response expertise
Siem, edr, and soar tooling
Hypothesis-driven threat hunting
You will serve as the primary escalation point for complex, high-severity and enterprise-wide cyber security incidents

Job Summary

  • You will serve as the primary escalation point for complex, high-severity and enterprise-wide cyber security incidents.
  • This is a role for someone who thrives in the detail of SIEM, EDR and SOAR tooling, who can correlate telemetry under pressure, run hypothesis-driven threat hunts, and translate technical findings into clear, actionable remediation for both technical and executive audiences.
  • Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity.

Matching Summary

You will serve as the primary escalation point for complex, high-severity and enterprise-wide cyber security incidents.

Salary

Base: $122,628 - $136,449 per annum (HEW 8); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation and Annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • enterprise incident response expertise
  • SIEM, EDR, and SOAR tooling
  • hypothesis-driven threat hunting
  • incident response playbooks
  • cross-functional integration
  • 24x7 response readiness

Nice-to-have

  • continuous improvement passion
  • collaborative partnership approach
  • making the University safer
  • outcome focused and inclusive workplace

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in IT/Cyber Security or equivalent experience
  • Significant hands-on incident response experience
  • Advanced knowledge of cyber threats and response strategies
  • Proven capability in scripting or automation
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and mature IR playbooks
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and build team capability
  • Relevant industry certifications (Desirable)

Work Rights

Not specified

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