Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Log Analysis, Cyber Defence, Networking, SIEM, EDR, IPS, Email Gateways, M365, Cloud Technologies, Incident Investigation

Industry

Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description We are Northrop Grumman Australia. Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career. Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking an additional team member to join our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). This is an entry to mid‑level role for someone who wants to build a long‑term career in cyber defence, working in an environment that is proactive, hands‑on and constantly evolving. This is not a traditional Level 1 or “log‑watching” SOC role. Not only is this role standard business hours, you will be part of a highly engaged team defending our enterprise networks against sophisticated threat actors, with exposure to real incidents, modern tooling and ongoing capability uplift. Key Responsibilities You will work across a mix of incident response and proactive cyber defence activities. This includes: analysing logs and alerts, threat hunting, incident investigation and response, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our security posture. help uplift and tune security controls such as IPS, email gateways, EDR and SIEM tooling, assist with improving processes and technologies support the secure evolution of our environment including M365, cloud technologies and emerging capabilities. The role offers variety, autonomy as you develop, and the opportunity to meaningfully influence how the CSOC operates. About You You are self‑motivated, curious and serious about developing your cyber security career for the long term. You may come from an IT infrastructure or early SOC background (at least 1 year of experience in SOC) and have a solid understanding of networking, common attack techniques and basic incident response concepts. You enjoy learning, are willing to be mentored, and put effort into your own development through activities such as home labs, CTFs or similar. You can work autonomously, collaborate well with others, and bring the right attitude: integrity, initiative and a genuine interest in defending systems, knowing that skills will continue to grow on the job. What we Offer We have built our benefits to help you define your possible. Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks Salary packaging including novated car leases Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave Health & Wellbeing program Employee Assistance Program Everyone Matters Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team. As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

The role involves a mix of incident response and proactive cyber defence, including analyzing logs and hunting for threats. The analyst will also help tune security controls and support the secure evolution of cloud and M365 environments.