Cyber Defence Manager (AUS/Hybrid)

About the role

Sekuro is looking for an experienced Cyber Defence Manager to join its team and work with major enterprise and government clients. You will lead the delivery of cyber defence programs, manage high-performing security teams and give strategic advice to stakeholders at all levels. The role is based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of cyber defence and security operations engagements across a diverse client portfolio.
• Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management.
• Develop and mature Security Operations Centre (SOC) processes, controls and technologies.
• Provide cyber security leadership and strategy to executives.
• Manage, mentor and develop cyber security professionals across disciplines.
• Support business growth through client engagement, solution development and pre-sales.
• Ensure services follow industry best practice and security frameworks.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Cyber Defence Manager, Security Operations Manager, SOC Manager, Blue Team Lead or similar leadership role.
• Experience leading security teams and managing client or stakeholder relationships.
• Consulting or client-facing experience is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Security operations, threat intelligence, incident response, detection engineering and threat hunting.
• SIEM, EDR, SOAR, vulnerability management and cloud security platforms.
• NIST CSF, ISO 27001, Essential Eight, ASD ISM, MITRE ATT&CK and CIS Controls.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and executive audiences.

What we offer

• A highly experienced cyber security team and exposure to complex enterprise and critical infrastructure environments.
• Career development and professional certifications.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.