Cyber Threat Defence Analyst

Cyber Threat Defense Analyst - Responsibilities & Role

Join Macquarie's Cyber Threat Incident Response team based in our Sydney office as a Cyber Threat Defense Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for detecting, identifying, triaging, and mitigating threats and risks in our global cyber environment.

In this role you will be responsible for actively triaging (via Splunk, EDR, PCAPS, etc.) and responding to advanced cyber threats targeting Macquarie's global infrastructure and businesses. You will also be responsible for analysing attack trends facing the organization and industry to better define proactive defensive measures. Analyse critical vulnerabilities and their threat potential against Macquarie, making defensive recommendations as necessary.

Required Experience

• Experience in aggregate log analysis (Splunk or others)
• Knowledge and operational experience with an Endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform
• Offensive security/adversarial mindset and knowledge of threat actor TTPs
• The ability to perform malware analysis (manual, static, and dynamic)
• Minimum of 5 years of related security or technology experience in large enterprise environments.

What We Offer

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks' paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months' gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks' paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Technology

Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We're a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow's technology solutions.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.