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OverviewAccenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Accenture Security is expanding, and we are hiring mid-level security professionals within a range of disciplines to support our goal and mission of securing critical systems and organizations in Australia.Security is expanding for the new financial year 2025. We are looking for mid to senior level experience candidates. Description Take your career to the next level by joining our passionate Security team and work on challenging projects that have immediate business impact.DescriptionAbout Accenture Managed Detection & Response with Sovereign delivery capability. Organizations around the world rely on Accenture''s MDR to build and maintain resilient incident management programs. We offer both global reach and local presence, with the scale to support even the largest enterprises and government agencies.Every week, Accenture''s SOC:Analyze over 125 billion log entriesIdentify over 62,000 potential security eventsEscalate over 11,000 validated security incidentsWork as part of a world class customer focused team, protecting customers from threats through analysis of log data, providing clear, detailed and timely alerts that can be acted on. The Security Analysis team delivers real time security monitoring and alerting, analysing logs from over 450 supported device types, while adhering to strict service-level agreements. We are the front line in protecting our customers.ResponsibilitiesInvestigate attacks against customer networks.Monitor and analyze log data, network traffic and/or alerts generated by a variety of security technologies in real-time; escalate and explain validated security incidents to customers.Write up security incident reports detailing the threat, its characteristics, and possible remediation activities.Research new threats and ensure appropriate detection capabilities are in place to identify and respond to these threats.Routinely review security incidents and other customer deliverables for adherence to the established procedures and guidelines. Document, rectify, and provide feedback to other analysts as necessary.Ensure the quality and timeliness of the security incident detection and classification service.Ensure standards and procedures are adhered to within defined SLAs.Articulate security issues to customers, both verbally and written.Identify opportunities for process improvement.Manage and track customer issues and requests.Support other teams as needed.Train Associate Security Analysts and Security Analysts.Support SOC tours as required.Build automated response processes using the SOAR tool.Create playbooks to guide incident handling.QualificationsExcellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Passion for cyber security, learning, and knowledge sharing.Experience in an operational environment, with customer-facing responsibilities.Previous experience in an information/cyber security role ideally focused on intrusion detection/security monitoring and analysis.Strong understanding of the cyber security threat landscape, including detailed technical knowledge about vulnerabilities, threats, attack methods, and infection vectors.Strong understanding of computer networking, including TCP/IP and core Internet protocols.Strong understanding of computer and network security.Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex technical issues with customers and partners.Clear communication at all levels, with strong verbal and written skills.Experience retrieving information and generating reports using KQL for Sentinel, UDM search query for Google Secops or SPL for Splunk.Experience using Python to automate basic analysis tasks.Experience with SIEM products such as Microsoft Sentinel (highly preferred), Google SecOps and Splunk.Experience with one or more EDR products such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, or Carbon Black is preferred.One or more of the following certifications is desirable: SANS GCIA, GCFA, GCFE, OSCP.Benefits18 weeks paid parental leaveLong & short-term career break opportunitiesStructured career development programLocal and international career opportunitiesCertified as a Family Inclusive WorkplaceFlexible work arrangements focused on wellbeingTop 3 in last year''s Diversity & Inclusion IndexWe are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer. See our benefits and policies on our site.All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You''ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. Learning takes place on the job and through formal training online, in the classroom, or with teammates.Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia: we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional and we strive for an inclusive environment. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity supports flexibility in where, when and how people work. Applications from all people are welcome, and recruitment decisions are made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation. 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