Cybersecurity (SOC) Analyst

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you'll be doing...

Verizon is a Fortune 500 company and takes pride in servicing 99% of Fortune 500 companies as well as Government Agencies around the world. In Canberra, Australia we run two key business units - the Government Security Operations Centre (GSOC) and Advanced Security Operations Centre (ASOC), providing services to customers who rely on Verizon to provide 24x7 security analytics of their critical infrastructure.

A key part of our ASOC capability comes from our Tier 2 Analysts, who undertake a critical role in securing our customers, and have developed cyber security expertise over a number of years. You will come from an Enterprise or Government Security role and be adept working in a high tempo team-based environment using common SIEM platforms. This role requires you to participate in a 24x7 work roster, with shift loading included.

Responsibilities:

• Managing incidents through lifecycle in the SIEM platform.

• Researching escalations, gathering context and providing direction to Tier 1 Analysts.

• Making recommendations to senior analysts on action plans for incidents.

• Taking a lead role in critical incident handling alongside incident response personnel.

• Remediating recurring incidents via problem management processes.

• Continual service improvement and assisting in detection development.

What we are looking for...

You are excited to work in complex, mission-critical, high transaction, high availability environments. You’re great at working in teams and can use your interpersonal skills to get your point across. You are self-driven and motivated, with good communication and analytical skills. You’re a sought-after team member that thrives in a dynamic work environment.

You’ll need to have:

• Associate degree or two or more years of relevant working experience.

• Two or more years of relevant work experience in a Security Operations Centre environment.

• Experience in threat detection, security monitoring, and incident response.

• Experience in SIEM platform - SPLUNK or Sentinel.

• Experience with Linux, Windows, EDR/XDR platform, and security network and log analysis.

• Understanding of security framework.

• A current AUS NV1 security clearance.

• Willingness to work on a 24x7 shifting schedule.

Even better if you have one or more of the following...

• Bachelors/Master Degree in Cybersecurity or related field.

• Proficiency in both technical analysis and communication of findings

• One or more relevant Cybersecurity industry certifications.

• Understanding of latest Cybersecurity trends.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Acknowledgement of Country...

Verizon acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities and pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past and present.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

38

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.