Security Operations Analyst

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events across enterprise networks, endpoints, and cloud platforms
• Perform initial analysis and triage of security alerts to determine validity and severity
• Escalate confirmed or suspicious security events to senior analysts following SOC procedures
• Support incident investigations through evidence collection and alert validation
• Assist with containment and remediation activities under the guidance of senior team members
• Document investigations, findings, and actions within incident management systems
• Use SIEM and security monitoring tools to identify anomalies and emerging threats

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Foundational understanding of cyber security concepts, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Basic working knowledge of SIEM platforms or security monitoring technologies
• Experience in IT operations, service desk, or a related technology support environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow established operational processes and escalation frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Microsoft Security certifications (SC-900, SC-200, or AZ-900)
• Specialized training in SOC analysis, SIEM fundamentals, or Incident Response

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including flexible hours and locations
• Generous paid parental leave and career breaks
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities
• Various retail discounts and salary packaging options

About the Company

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change, and enable growth. Our Cyber Security Office (CSO) plays a critical role in protecting our organisation and clients from evolving cyber threats.