Consultant - Security Operations Centre

The opportunity

You’ll work with a valued based team of amazing Technologists who are always growing, learning, and adapting, in and out of the office. We’re looking to recruit a Security Analyst at the Consultant level.

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alarms\alerts\incidents in Security tools such as SIEM, EDR and NDR
• Escalate true positive detections to Senior Security Analysts, SOC Engineering, and/or clients
• Manage client requests\tickets and follow ITIL practices regarding service request, incident, problem and change management
• Deliver services according to service targets (SLA’s) and quality standards
• Contribute to SOC continuous improvement program
• Communicate effectively with customers, teammates, and management.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience within Information Security, especially in a security operations and vulnerability discovery OR information operations/incident role
• Strong working knowledge of at least three of the following security tools: host-based antivirus, anti-spam gateway solutions, firewalls, IDS/IPS, server and network device hardening, data loss prevention, forensics software, vulnerability management, website security
• Experience utilizing security tools such as: Splunk, Sentinel, Crowdstrike, Microsoft Defender and ServiceNow
• Knowledge of general cyber security concepts and methods

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience with Windows, Linux, UNIX, any other major operating systems.
• Ability to mesh sound technical and security practices to problem solving
• Additional certifications and training preferred in the following areas: Network Security certifications (BTL1, Security+, SANS, ISACA, Vendor Certificates), Project Management training/certification, and Quality Management (ITIL, Six Sigma, TQM, etc.) training/certification

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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