Senior Security Operations Engineer | Splunk

The Missing Link

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Work arrangement
On-site
Location
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Compensation
Not disclosed
Apply by
April 15, 2027

About this role

About The Missing Link

The Missing Link is an award-winning IT and Cyber Security organisation with over 20 years’ experience delivering innovative technology solutions to Australian businesses.

Our Staff Augmentation practice connects highly skilled technology professionals with leading organisations requiring specialist capability to support critical projects and transformation initiatives.

We are currently seeking an experiencedSenior Security Operations Engineerto support a majorAustralian financial services organisationon an initial 6 month engagement.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, project-focused security role requiring a strongSOC background, particularlySplunk detection engineering, combined with broader security engineering capability.

You will bring an operational security lens to several key security initiatives and help ensure solutions integrate effectively with existing monitoring, detection and response processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Splunk detection engineering and security monitoring
  • SupportData Security Posture Management (DSPM)initiatives
  • SupportCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)initiatives
  • Develop and improve vulnerability management and remediation processes
  • Develop and refine vulnerability remediation escalation processes
  • Ensure security initiatives are operationally practical
  • Support effective integration with SOC monitoring, detection and response processes

Requirements

About You

You will be an experienced security professional who can combine strong technical capability with sound operational judgement and clear communication.

Requirements

  • StrongSecurity Operations / SOCbackground
  • Hands-onSplunk detection engineeringexperience
  • Strong security engineering capability
  • SaaS engineering knowledge
  • Experience working across security monitoring, detection and response
  • Understanding of vulnerability management and remediation
  • Strong logic, problem-solving and practical decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

  • Exposure toDSPM
  • Exposure toCSPM
  • Experience developing security operational processes
  • Experience working within complex enterprise environments

Benefits

Benefits

  • Work with a leading Australian financial services organisation
  • High-impact security project environment
  • Hybrid Melbourne working arrangement
  • Opportunity to work across multiple security disciplines
  • Competitive daily contract rate

Apply Now

If you are an experiencedSecurity Operations Engineerwith strongSplunk detection engineeringcapability and are available for a Melbourne-based contract, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now with your latest CV and availability.

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