Cyber Security Consultant

Job Description:

SecurityHQ is seeking a Mid Level Cyber Security Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you will take ownership of key client accounts, strengthening relationships, driving security best practices, and ensuring effective service delivery. You will work closely with customers to provide strategic security guidance, support incident response activities, and enhance overall security posture.

This position requires strong customer-facing experience, preferably within cybersecurity, and the ability to communicate complex technical issues with clarity and confidence.

It is a hybrid role (3 days onsite) based out of our Brisbane office.

About SecurityHQ

SecurityHQ is a global cybersecurity company. Our specialist teams design, engineer and manage solutions that do three things: Promote clarity and trust in a complex world. Build momentum around improving security posture. And increase the value of cybersecurity investment within organizations. Free from limitations, and inclusive of all requirements, we focus on defending today, while mitigating the risks of tomorrow. And into the future. Our solutions are tailored to our customers and their unique context. Around the clock, 365 days per year, our customers are never alone. SecurityHQ – We’re focused on engineering cybersecurity, by design.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and strengthen client relationships through regular strategic interactions.
• Provide expert guidance on SIEM/XDR usage, threat detection methodologies, and operational uplift.
• Prepare and present detailed security reports, delivering insights to client stakeholders.
• Act as the first line of defense for customers, maintaining strong and proactive communication.
• Lead and coordinate SecOps meetings, operational sync-ups, and security consultations.
• Assist in mapping and reviewing client network and security architectures.
• Analyze security incidents, event logs, service integrations, and tooling outputs to identify areas for improvement and service enhancement.

Required Technical Skills:

• Practical, hands-on knowledge of SIEM/observability platforms, particularly Azure Sentinel.
• Experience working with common cybersecurity tools, including SIEM and EDR solutions.
• Understanding of cloud security principles across AWS, Azure, and GCP, especially within managed services environments.

Key Experience & Qualifications:

Advantageous:

• CompTIA CySA+ – Threat Detection & Risk
• Datadog Fundamentals Certification
• EC-Council ECIH – Incident Handling
• Immersive Labs Practical Training
• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Microsoft AZ-500
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

Soft Skills:

• Strong relationship-building capability
• Critical problem-solving mindset
• Clear and effective communication
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments