Cyber Analyst - Incident Preparedness & Response

IT & T

Project Management / Business Analysts

Software Development & Testing/IT Security & Compliance

Cyber Security Specialists – Incident Preparedness & Response
Location: Canberra, ACT

Are you a cyber security professional with specialised expertise in threat hunting, incident response, tabletop exercises, or digital forensics? We are looking for multiple specialists to deliver key cyber capabilities within a high-profile federal environment. These roles are vital to supporting cyber resilience and enhancing the agency’s ability to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber security incidents.

Key Duties
  • Threat Hunting: Proactively identify threats by analysing logs, network data, and system behaviour to detect suspicious activity.
  • Incident Response Planning & Playbooks: Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks aligned to best-practice frameworks (e.g. ASD ISM, NIST).
  • Tabletop Exercises: Design, deliver, and evaluate cyber security tabletop simulations to test and improve organisational readiness.
  • Digital Forensics & Investigations: Conduct forensic investigations, preserve digital evidence, and support post-incident analysis and remediation.
Key Criteria
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: threat hunting, incident response planning, tabletop exercises, digital forensics.
  • Familiarity with security tools, frameworks, and standards such as SIEM platforms, forensic suites (e.g. EnCase, FTK), and incident response frameworks (e.g. NIST).
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong documentation and analysis skills with a focus on continuous improvement and cyber resilience.
How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Liam Murphy or the Compas Team on (02) 6230 0233 and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas:
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must have a current NV 1 or above clearance.
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