The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) is inviting applications for the position of Cyber Defence Analyst to join the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) | Threat Monitoring & Incident Response. The Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) provides 24/7 security monitoring and rapid incident response across CommBank’s global digital ecosystem. As a Cyber Defence Analyst in Bangalore, you will analyze high-priority security alerts, conduct threat triage, investigate potential compromises, and execute incident response playbooks to defend the bank against cyber threats.

Core Responsibilities & Technical Scope

In this position at Commonwealth Bank, your operational deliverables and core performance objectives include:

• 24/7 Threat Monitoring & Triage: Monitor and analyze real-time security events across SIEM platforms (Splunk), EDR agents, and network sensors.
• Security Incident Response: Investigate suspicious activities, coordinate containment actions, and execute structured incident response runbooks.
• Threat Hunting & Forensics: Perform proactive threat hunting across endpoint telemetry and analyze potential malware artifacts.
• Continuous SOC Improvement: Refine detection rules, reduce false positives, and automate repetitive alert triage using security orchestration (SOAR).

Selection Criteria & Candidate Profile

CommBank evaluates candidates against demonstrated capabilities aligned with the requisition scope:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related technical field.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of operational security experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT).
• SIEM & EDR Tools: Demonstrated hands-on expertise with enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk) and EDR tooling (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender).
• Incident Analysis: Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, network protocols, digital forensics, and attack methodologies.

Key Competencies & Technical Proficiencies

Remuneration, Flexibility & Benefits

Commonwealth Bank offers progressive remuneration packages supported by comprehensive employee benefits:

• Remuneration Structure: ₹1,800,000 – ₹2,800,000 per annum. (Estimated industry benchmark for Cyber Defence Analysts in Bangalore; not officially stated.)
• Workplace Flexibility: Collaborative hybrid engineering model at CommBank India state-of-the-art campus at Manyata Business Park, Bangalore.
• Employee Privileges: Concessional rates on home loans, personal banking, savings, and wealth products.
• Parental & Personal Leave: Market-leading paid primary and secondary parental leave alongside personal wellbeing allowances.
• Career Pathways: Tailored internal career progression, funded certifications, and group-wide development academies.
• Community Impact: Paid volunteer leave supporting charitable and community non-profit initiatives.

About Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank)

Commonwealth Bank is Australia’s leading provider of financial services, supporting over 16 million customers across retail, business, institutional, and international markets. CommBank is dedicated to fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive workplace that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.

Application Information & Submission

Applications for this requisition close on September 29, 2026. Suitable candidates are encouraged to submit their CV directly through the official CommBank gateway.

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