Cyber Security Professional: Threat and Attack Researcher

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Optus Full time
About the Opportunity

At Optus, we are committed to powering optimism with options. To achieve this vision, we are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Professional to join our Threat and Attack Research team as a Senior Threat & Attack Researcher.

This critical role will enable us to realise our ambition of becoming Australia's most loved everyday brand with lasting customer relationships. As a key member of our team, you will make a meaningful impact for Optus, our customers, and the broader ecosystem by identifying, tracking, and proactively mitigating threats.

  • We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of the local and global threat landscape to identify new and emerging threat activity, propose mitigations, and countermeasures.
  • You will leverage a mixture of sources to track the tactics, techniques, and procedures of our adversaries and how they evolve.
  • Engage in threat modelling, adversarial simulation, and attack surface assessments to explore potential attack paths.
  • E nsure that intelligence products provide stakeholders with contextualised and actionable insights.
  • Participate in industry working groups and sharing communities.
  • B ring a strong engineering mindset; create tools, automate repetitive tasks, and integrate data between disparate systems.
  • Drive the continued evolution of our defensive cyber security capability, including participating in planning and development of supporting business cases for further investment.
  • Instil and foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and professionalism; one that works toward the highest standards in cyber security.
What We Offer

As a Senior Threat & Attack Researcher at Optus, you can expect a competitive salary range of AUD 120,000 - AUD 180,000 per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit
  • Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary caregiver
  • All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars, and support via our internal portal
  • Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)
  • Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, and Yarn Network
  • Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
  • Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon
Why Join Us?

At Optus, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to driving innovation, creativity, and success. If you share our values and are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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