Senior SOC Security Engineer at Thales in Australia

Senior SOC Security Engineer Location: NSW - Barangaroo 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 In addition to interesting, engaging opportunities that impact at scale, and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, Thales Cyber can offer you: • Competitive remuneration structure • Hybrid and flexible working options under the Thales Flex program • Paid parental leave and family support through Parents at Work • The day off on your birthday each year • Novated Lease options • Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities • Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner ABOUT THALES Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe, giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries, helping governments to maintain sovereignty, and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy. Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity - no.1 in data security - with 6,000+ experts and developers. We bring trust and resilience to key industries including finance, health, retail and manufacturing, as well as vital sectors such as aerospace, critical infrastructure, defence and space. YOUR ROLE As a Senior SOC Security Engineer, you will be responsible for the stability, performance, and integration of security platforms within a multi-SIEM environment, acting as the SME across Microsoft security technologies. You will design, deploy, and maintain SIEM and EDR platforms, ensuring security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities are operating at scale across client environments. YOU’LL Design and deploy SIEM pipelines and analytics solutions Manage EDR platforms (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike) Configure Microsoft Sentinel and Entra ID integrations Act as Tier 3 escalation for complex engineering issues Develop SOPs, technical documentation, and troubleshooting guides Support SOC service development and improvement initiatives Implement anomaly detection and log monitoring solutions Ensure platform stability, uptime, and data integrity WHAT YOU’LL BRING 5+ years’ experience in cyber security or systems engineering Strong expertise in Microsoft security stack (Sentinel, Defender, Entra) Experience in SIEM, EDR, and SOC environments Strong knowledge of IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) Experience with Azure cloud and networking Strong troubleshooting and analytical capability Experience in MSSP/MDR environments (highly desirable) Certifications such as AZ-500, MS-500 (preferred) WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well. As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. #LI-PD1 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. Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.