We are Northrop Grumman Australia. Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.
Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking an additional team member to join our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). This is an entry to mid‑level role for someone who wants to build a long‑term career in cyber defence, working in an environment that is proactive, hands‑on and constantly evolving.
This is not a traditional Level 1 or “log‑watching” SOC role. You will be part of a highly engaged team defending our enterprise networks against sophisticated threat actors, with exposure to real incidents, modern tooling and ongoing capability uplift.
Please note, the preference for this role is Canberra to maximise your development and mentoring, however we are open to other locations for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
You will work across a mix of incident response and proactive cyber defence activities. This includes:
analysing logs and alerts, threat hunting, incident investigation and response, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our security posture.
help uplift and tune security controls such as IPS, email gateways, EDR and SIEM tooling,
assist with improving processes and technologies
support the secure evolution of our environment including M365, cloud technologies and emerging capabilities.
The role offers variety, autonomy as you develop, and the opportunity to meaningfully influence how the CSOC operates.
About You
You are self‑motivated, curious and serious about developing your cyber security career for the long term. You may come from an IT infrastructure or early SOC background and have a solid understanding of networking, common attack techniques and basic incident response concepts. You enjoy learning, are willing to be mentored, and put effort into your own development through activities such as home labs, CTFs or similar. You can work autonomously, collaborate well with others, and bring the right attitude: integrity, initiative and a genuine interest in defending systems, knowing that skills will continue to grow on the job.
What we Offer
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
Salary packaging including novated car leases
Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
Health & Wellbeing program
Employee Assistance Program
Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.
We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact thea.baker@au.ngc.com
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.