Junior SOC Analyst
Leidos · Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory · Full time · Onsite
At a glance
Junior SOC Analyst at Leidos.
- Location
- Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
Key requirements
- Support the Life Hub security operations centre by monitoring alerts.
- Triage security incidents according to established SOC processes.
- Investigate and document security incidents, describing steps taken and tools used.
- Follow and contribute to basic SOC workflow, including monitoring, alert triage, and reporting.
- Work collaboratively with team members within the security operations centre.
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About this role
Leidos is hiring a Junior SOC Analyst for its Life Hub team located in the Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory. The position is designed for Australian citizens who already hold an NV‑1 or NV‑2 security clearance and are starting their career in security operations. It offers an entry‑level opportunity to work within a security operations centre, gaining hands‑on experience with SOC processes, incident handling and team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have basic networking and security knowledge and be ready to contribute to monitoring, triage and reporting activities.
Key details
- Location: Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory
- Level: Junior
What you'll do
- Support the Life Hub security operations centre by monitoring alerts.
- Triage security incidents according to established SOC processes.
- Investigate and document security incidents, describing steps taken and tools used.
- Follow and contribute to basic SOC workflow, including monitoring, alert triage, and reporting.
- Work collaboratively with team members within the security operations centre.
What you'll need
- Australian Citizen
- NV-1 Security Clearance
- NV-2 Security Clearance
How to stand out for this role
Likely interview topics
- Understanding of SOC processes and incident handling
- Knowledge of security clearance requirements and implications
- Basic networking and security concepts relevant to a junior analyst
- Ability to work in a team environment within a security operations centre
- How you would contribute to monitoring, alert triage, and reporting in a SOC
Keywords to mirror in your CV
Junior SOC Analyst, Leidos, Life Hub, Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory, Australian Citizen, NV-1, NV-2, security clearance, security operations
What to show
- A short write‑up of a simulated security incident you investigated, describing steps taken and tools used (ties to incident investigation responsibility).
- Documentation of a basic SOC workflow you designed or followed, highlighting monitoring, alert triage, and reporting (ties to workflow responsibility).
- A brief presentation on security clearance requirements and their impact on SOC work (ties to knowledge of clearance implications).
How to apply
Use the "Apply on company website" button to continue to Leidos' careers page and submit your application there.
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