Security Operations Analyst

• Flexible work arrangement - Hybrid 
• Full time permanent opportunity 
• Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role:
 

There are several business trends within Origin and in the energy industry that create the need for increased focus on effective cyber security risk management. The Security Operations Analyst will be part of the team that performs end-to-end security monitoring, analysing, and trending of security log data from many sources and independently carries out Incident Response (IR) activities.

Why this role matters?

• Monitor, manage, and configure Origin's cyber security tools to detect suspicious or risky user activity, across workstations, servers, network and email, for both corporate and operational technology areas of the business.
• Assists with building new detections based on threat intelligence reporting, or tuning existing detections as required.
• Continuously review and triage security alerts to assess their urgency and initiates escalation to incidents where required.
• Respond to incidents by:
  • Assessing the scope of the threat / attack, including affected systems, determining and collecting further information required.
  • Initiate cyber security control measures to contain the incident.
  • Engage stakeholders as required to enable a holistic response (e.g. for systems recovery).
• Proactively threat hunt within the Origin environment by reviewing vulnerabilities, assessing control gaps against current threats, and analysing security logs for anomalous or risky activities.
• Regularly reviews threat and vulnerability advisories from various sources (e.g. ACSC) and, where a high priority response is required across the organisation, lead the engagement with Major Incident Management team.
• Mentor junior team members in security operations and technical leadership domains, while identifying opportunities for professional development and upskilling to promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Partner with key stakeholders, to provide and share strategic advice and insights to enhance security solutions regarding across the organisation’s systems, driving adoption and adherence to policy, standards and guidelines.
• Influence Origin’s security architecture, engineering, and operational processes by providing direct and constructive feedback based on day-to-day observations.

What will you bring?

You consider yourself to be an IT guru, with a passion for cyber security who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.  You are an organised individual, a self-starter and are outcomes orientated.  You have relevant work experience or industry certifications in IT Security, IT System’s Administration or Engineering, Networking Cloud or similar. 

• Working in a security operations centre or similar role.
• 7+ years of experience working in IT, including 3+ in Security Operations.
• Scripting in PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc is advantageous.
• Ability to manage security incidents from start to finish and work collaboratively with different business owners to resolve security issues across different technologies.
• Analytical skills with the ability to translate data into valuable information for management.
• Vulnerability assessment and understanding of penetration testing techniques.
• SIEM and use case development (including development of other security-alerting-related policies).
• AWS, Azure and Office365 security experience desirable but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of SPF / DKIM / DMARC advantageous.
• Passion in security automation also desirable.

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• Hybrid working environment, opportunity to connect with your team in our CBD office while working from home 2/3 days a week.
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews.
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.