Senior Security Operations Engineer | Splunk
Role Overview
This is a hands-on, project-focused security role requiring a strong SOC background , particularly Splunk detection engineering , combined with broader security engineering capability.
You will bring an operational security lens to several key security initiatives and help ensure solutions integrate effectively with existing monitoring, detection and response processes.
Key Skills for This Role
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About The Missing Link
The Missing Link is an award-winning IT and Cyber Security organisation with over 20 years’ experience delivering innovative technology solutions to Australian businesses.
Our Staff Augmentation practice connects highly skilled technology professionals with leading organisations requiring specialist capability to support critical projects and transformation initiatives.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Security Operations Engineer to support a major Australian financial services organisation on an initial 6 month engagement.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, project-focused security role requiring a strong SOC background , particularly Splunk detection engineering , combined with broader security engineering capability.
You will bring an operational security lens to several key security initiatives and help ensure solutions integrate effectively with existing monitoring, detection and response processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Splunk detection engineering and security monitoring
- Support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) initiatives
- Support Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) initiatives
- Develop and improve vulnerability management and remediation processes
- Develop and refine vulnerability remediation escalation processes
- Ensure security initiatives are operationally practical
- Support effective integration with SOC monitoring, detection and response processes
About You
You will be an experienced security professional who can combine strong technical capability with sound operational judgement and clear communication.
Requirements
- Strong Security Operations / SOC background
- Hands-on Splunk detection engineering experience
- Strong security engineering capability
- SaaS engineering knowledge
- Experience working across security monitoring, detection and response
- Understanding of vulnerability management and remediation
- Strong logic, problem-solving and practical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
Exposure to DSPM
Exposure to CSPM
Experience developing security operational processes
Experience working within complex enterprise environments
Benefits
- Benefits
- Work with a leading Australian financial services organisation
- High-impact security project environment
- Hybrid Melbourne working arrangement
- Opportunity to work across multiple security disciplines
- Competitive daily contract rate
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Security Operations Engineer with strong Splunk detection engineering capability and are available for a Melbourne-based contract, we’d like to hear from you.
About The Missing Link
Australian IT consulting firm providing cybersecurity, IT and cloud, and AI automation services to businesses and government.
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