Hamilton Barnes is seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst (L3) for a 12-month contract with a global semiconductor organization. This 100% remote role focuses on advanced security operations, deep technical investigations, threat hunting, and detection engineering within a highly sensitive IP-driven environment.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Senior SOC Analyst (L3)
100% Remote (Australia) | 12-month contract (extension likely)
We are partnering with a global semiconductor organization to engage an experienced Senior SOC Analyst (Level 3) to support advanced security operations within a highly sensitive, IP-driven environment. This role focuses on deep technical investigations, threat hunting, and detection engineering to protect critical manufacturing and R&D systems.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-impact, high-trust security environment supporting cutting-edge technology.
Role Overview
As a Senior SOC Analyst (L3), you will investigate complex security incidents escalated from Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams, leveraging SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence to identify, contain, and remediate threats. You will also play a key role in improving detection coverage and incident response maturity.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate escalated security alerts to determine root cause and business impact
- Perform advanced analysis using SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms
- Design, build, and refine SOC detection use cases and alerting logic (Microsoft Defender, Splunk, CrowdStrike)
- Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoint, network, and vulnerability data
- Lead and support forensic investigations in support of rapid incident response
- Develop and maintain incident response plans, runbooks, and escalation procedures
- Monitor and analyze events across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
- Partner with IT, engineering, and application teams to resolve incidents
- Produce high-quality incident reports for technical teams and executive stakeholders
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in Tier 2 or Tier 3 SOC roles
- Strong hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Rapid7, CrowdStrike)
- Proven experience developing SOC use cases, custom detection rules, and alerts
- Solid background in incident response, forensic investigations, and documentation
- Experience operating in high-security, IP-sensitive environments such as:
- Semiconductor / advanced manufacturing
- Critical infrastructure
- Government or defence
- Military or government security experience highly desirable
- Strong communication skills with the ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences
Eligibility Requirement
Australian Citizenship is required due to client and regulatory requirements.
Why This Opportunity?
- Work with a leading semiconductor client on cutting-edge technology
- 100% remote role (Australia-based)
- Long-term contract with strong likelihood of extension
- Exposure to complex, high-value security challenges
Apply now or contact mitchell.cole@hamilton-barnes.com to discuss this opportunity in confidence.