Junior SOC Analyst
Who are we?
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.
The role
Join a team where you’ll be right at the centre of real‑time cyber defence. As a Junior SOC Analyst, you’ll monitor live security alerts, investigate potential threats, and help keep critical systems running safely. Working alongside experienced security specialists, you’ll analyse incidents, uncover root causes, and contribute to stronger threat detection and response capabilities across the organisation.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and enjoys digging into technical detail to understand what’s really happening behind the scenes.
Who are you?
The successful candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge and experience:
- 2+ years’ experience in SOC operations, incident response, or digital forensics, with exposure to SIEM, EDR and forensic tools.
- Solid understanding of cyber threats, attack techniques and incident response frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess incidents quickly and communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Familiarity with scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and cloud‑based incident response environments (Azure, AWS).
- A relevant degree (Cybersecurity, Computer Science or similar) — with certifications like GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, CEH or OSCP viewed favourably.
What's in it for you?
Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.
South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:
- Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options (3 days in office) and leave purchasing.
- Life insurance and salary continuance. 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
- Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
- Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room and an onsite cafe.
- Flexible parking options, including reserved onsite parking and free offsite parking just a short stroll away.
- Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.
This role is remunerated between $104,610 and $118,365 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience.
We're for everyone
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.
We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au.
Keen to make an impact?
Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Tuesday 17 February 2026.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.
Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.