Cyber Security engineer - 12 Months — Melbourne, Melbourne Region

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer - 12 Month Contract Location: Melbourne Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension) Company: Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Clearance: No clearance needed, though having one is well received Our MSSP client is seeking a skilled SIEM Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk for a 12-month contract. The primary customers are a financial institution and a legal firm. Key Responsibilities: SIEM Tool Expertise: Leverage extensive knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk to enhance security operations. Create and refine use cases for threat detection and response. Perform log normalization to ensure consistent and usable data. Playbooks and Incident Response: Develop detailed playbooks for various security scenarios. Document incident response processes and ensure they are followed rigorously. Collaboration with SOC Engineering Team: Work closely with the SOC engineering team to refine existing use cases. Review threat intelligence and create new use cases based on emerging threats. Client Interaction: Understand client logging requirements and develop specific use cases for their applications. Comprehend reporting needs and occasionally present findings or status updates on new functionalities to clients. Reporting and Presentations: Generate reports based on security findings and new functionality implementations. Present findings to customers, demonstrating clear and professional communication. Qualifications: Experience: Proven experience in working with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Strong background in creating and managing use cases, log normalization, and developing security playbooks. Experience in documenting incident response processes and procedures. Skills: Expertise in SIEM tools, particularly Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Ability to collaborate effectively with SOC teams and understand threat intelligence. Strong communication skills to interact with clients and present findings clearly. Familiarity with the logging requirements of financial institutions and legal firms is advantageous. Other: While security clearance is not required, having one is beneficial. All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact James Griffiths on 03 9982 0314 LI-JG