Associate Cyber Defence Analyst

at Thales
Published July 13, 2025
Location Melbourne, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

Flexible working arrangement with a healthy mix of working from home and our Tesserent offices
Opportunities to work with some of the best cybersecurity professionals in the region, and to grow and develop your career
Opportunities to undertake technical training and secure industry recognised certifications
Joining a team of highly skilled and multi-cultural security professionals
Tesserent | Cyber Solutions by Thales is a full-service cybersecurity solutions provider. We partner with clients across Australia and New Zealand in the protection of their digital assets and partner with clients to provide a full suite of cybersecurity services.

Partnering with over 1,400 mid-sized to enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure clients, our mission is to be the sovereign cybersecurity provider of choice for the protection of Australia and New Zealand’s digital assets and deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions to prevent, detect and mitigate potential cyber-attacks. We have deep expertise in security advisory (GRC) and consulting, technical assurance and testing, cloud services, 24x7 managed services and monitoring, incident response and forensics and converged/physical security.

YOUR ROLE

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, cyber threat awareness, and analytical skills to detect and respond to cyber threats.

In addition to technical expertise, this role demands a high level of collaboration, strong communication skills, and an ability to effectively manage time and priorities.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of various cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and security technologies.

This position can be based in either our Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney or Brisbane office

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts generated by SIEM and EDR tools
Investigation and analysis of security alerts generated by SOAR, Canaries, Firewalls
Identifying potential security threats, investigating them, and providing recommendations for remediation
Collaborating with internal and external parties to ensure a coordinated response to security incidents
Writing reports
Building and maintaining relationships with peers and clients
Conducting quality assurance reviews of reports, playbooks, and documentation
Driving continuous improvement and development of SOC tools, processes and procedures
Maintaining a current understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends
ABOUT YOU:

To excel in this role, you’ll need a combination of technical skills and personal attributes such as:

Australian Citizenship and the ability to gain security clearance.
Commercial exposure as a Security Analyst
Ability to work overnight or weekend shifts as required
An empathetic team player with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and manage time
efficiently
A desire to learn and stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies
Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment
It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.