Cyber Detection and Response Analyst, Asia Pacific

Remote ok

About this role

The Cyber Detection and Response Analyst supports day-to-day detection, investigation, and response activities as part of a Cyber Detection and Response Team (DART). This is a hands-on technical role focused on identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats across the client’s environment, working closely with Security Engineering and broader security stakeholders.

This role will be a part of a global 24/7 team and will cover one of two shifts: Sunday-Thursday 08:00-16:00 or Tuesday-Saturday 08:00-16:00. This role will likely commence employment in October 2026.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and events across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems.
  • Support incident response activities including analysis, containment, remediation, and documentation.
  • Execute established incident response playbooks and contribute to their continuous improvement.
  • Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential compromises and gaps in detection coverage.
  • Leverage threat intelligence to inform investigations and detection tuning.
  • Collaborate with Security Engineering to tune detection logic and improve security controls.
  • Produce clear, concise incident reports and support root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
  • Support on-call rotations and escalation processes as part of a 24/7 detection and response capability.
  • 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response, SOC operations, or cyber defense.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike).
  • Practical understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
  • Familiarity with threat hunting, malware analysis, or forensic investigation techniques.
  • Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern enterprise architectures is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent) are a plus.
  • Candidates will need to be be based in Australia and hold permanent work rights.

Company at a glance

Control Risks is a global specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organisations. Combining unrivalled expertise, experience and reach with the power of data and technology, we provide the insight and intelligence needed to stay on track, realise opportunities and grow.

Founded1975
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceRemote ok
IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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