Senior Engineer, Incident and Threat Responder at News Corp – Surry Hills, New South Wales

News Corp

News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.

Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

NSW - SHS 2 Holt Street Surry Hills

Full time
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Job Description :
Senior Engineer, Incident & Threat Responder

Location: Australia

About the Role

As a global media and information services company, News Corp is committed to protecting its people, platforms, and content through world-class cybersecurity practices.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Incident & Threat Responder to join our Cyber Defense team. This role will be instrumental in identifying, investigating, and responding to advanced cyber threats across a complex, global environment. You will operate at the forefront of incident response, leveraging threat intelligence, forensic analysis, and automation to defend critical systems and data.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone who thrives in high-pressure environments, enjoys solving complex security challenges, and wants to make a tangible impact on enterprise security.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end incident response activities, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into security events, including malware analysis, phishing, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs)
• Perform digital forensics across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments
• Develop and enhance incident response playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Partner with Threat Intelligence teams to proactively identify emerging threats and adversary tactics
• Leverage and tune security tools (SIEM, EDR, SOAR) to improve detection and response capabilities
• Automate repetitive response tasks using scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
• Act as an escalation point and mentor for junior analysts and engineers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders during incidents
• Support post-incident reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 7-12+ years of experience in Incident Response, Threat Hunting, or Security Operations
• Strong knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) aligned to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Hands-on experience with:
  • SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)
  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black)
  • Network analysis tools and log investigation
• Experience conducting forensic investigations on Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and security architecture
• Ability to manage multiple incidents and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media, publishing, or large enterprise environments
• Familiarity with cloud-native security tools and container security
• Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and frameworks
• Industry certifications such as:
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)

Key Competencies

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and decisive during high-severity incidents
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Continuous learner with a passion for cybersecurity innovation

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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About_Us

News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.

Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.