Security Operations Analyst

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Nine is seeking a curious, blue-team SOC analyst with a red-team mindset for the North Sydney onsite, full-time role. You'll investigate alerts, build detection signatures, perform threat hunting, automate workflows, and collaborate across business units while managing an on-call rotation. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a SOC, strong SIEM, scripting, and networking, and a data-driven, lateral thinking approach. Desirable: CS/Cyber degree, OSCP/Security+/GSEC, programming, and experience with EDR. Applicants should highlight concrete incidents, tools, and outcomes, and show communication skills for non-technical audiences. Nine offers flexible work options, employee exclusives, and a commitment to diversity; ensure you have the right to work in Australia.

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Nine is looking for a curious, "blue team" analyst with a red-team mindset to join our high-functioning Security Operations Center (SOC). This is a hands-on role focused on threat hunting, detection engineering, and incident response within a flexible and diverse team environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Investigate & Respond: Handle alerts, advisories, and incidents; manage the rotational on-call roster.

• Detection Engineering: Build and refine detection signatures and use cases across the SOC toolset.

• Threat Intel & Hunting: Map attack surfaces, triage vulnerabilities, and perform data-driven threat hunting.

• Automate & Optimize: Streamline workflows and manage security tooling configurations

• Collaborate: Communicate complex findings to diverse business units and contribute to cyber transformation projects.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• Experience: 2+ years in a SOC or Security Analyst role.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SIEM platform management, scripting/automation, and basic networking.

• Mindset: A deeply analytical "lateral thinker" who can make data-backed business decisions.

• Communication: Strong technical report writing and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Desirable

• Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.

• Industry certifications like OSCP, Security+, or GSEC.

• Programming experience and familiarity with EDR or network protection solutions.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.