
Assistant Director Cyber Security Operations
1 day ago
Assistant Director Cyber Security Operations - Defend at Defence Australia. Within Defence Security Operations Centre (DSOC), the role is responsible for the management of the Threat Hunt, Detection Engineering and Automation capabilities for Defence systems. They will work with the broader Security Operations Centre to ensure effective security for Defence's systems. The position requires obtaining and maintaining a Positive Vetting.
Base pay rangeA$120,303.00/yr - A$135,701.00/yr
The RoleWithin DSOC, the Assistant Director Cyber Security Operations - Defend is responsible for the management of the Threat Hunt, Detection Engineering and Automation capabilities for Defence systems. They will work with the broader Security Operations Centre to ensure effective security for Defence's systems. Will be required to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting.
Responsibilities- Managing and providing subject matter expertise to technical cyber security teams;
- Providing oversight to planning and execution of Hunt operations;
- Managing and prioritising detection development across Defences complex cyber terrain;
- Identifying opportunities and overseeing the development of automation to increase visibility and reduce analyst response times;
- Lead complex problem solving and coordination activities, in support of time sensitive operational outcomes;
- Be responsible for building team capability through coaching, feedback, and mentoring activities to build resiliency and technical competency across a multi-disciplinary team.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our TeamDSOC is the strategic centre for Cyber Security Operations within Defence. DSOC provides mission focused services across the Defence enterprise through a range of Cyber Security Operations functions including Incident Response, Digital Forensic, and Hunt. DSOC staff have access to contemporary tools, training, and support to enable them to achieve high quality, responsive, and dynamic outcomes in support of Defence and its mission.
DSOC is a dynamic, collaborative and agile team, committed to providing opportunity for professional development whilst also contributing to key strategic outcomes. DSOC consists of a diverse workforce of complementary skillsets, inclusive of APS, ADF, and contractors. DSOC routinely engages with a wide range of stakeholders across the Department, Whole-of-Government, Defence Industry and others, to identify new opportunities for improvement and collaboration.
Our Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate will be:
- A proven leader who possesses strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, in-order-to understand and contextualise the threat to Defence, and enable decision making;
- Experienced in leading cyber security operations teams and capabilities, or leading in similar high tempo operational roles, preferably with experience in the management of either hunt or cyber security-engineering teams;
- A pragmatic self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, a flexible approach to achieving outcomes and a proven ability to manage competing priorities to a high standard of accuracy;
- Possessive of well-developed analytical skills;
- Experienced in stakeholder engagement, confident and persuasive communication with the ability to explain complex concepts and risks in plain language;
- Ability to engage with executive leadership across all levels of the organisation up to Band 3/3 Star.
- Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary teams;
- Experienced in empowering their team through setting clear performance standards, providing constructive feedback and offering support in order to achieve a shared mission.
Application Closing Date: Monday 08 September 2025
For further information please review the job information pack, reference JCG/06902/25 on
Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionAdministrative, Other, and General Business
IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services
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