Defence Strategist

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCyber Full time $200,000 - $225,000
Senior Cyber Defence Leader

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled leader to join our team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior security professional to lead a high-performing team of security specialists and be a key member of the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leading the development and implementation of advanced threat detection technologies, incident response protocols, and security automation.
  • Overseeing threat intelligence, vulnerability management, behavioural analytics, malware defence, and SOC operations.
  • Ensuring rapid and effective response to cyber incidents, aligned with frameworks such as Essential Eight, ISO 27001, APRA CPS 234, and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
  • Continuously tuning detection use cases and integrating cyber defence into broader enterprise risk management.
  • Acting as the frontline guardian – detecting, analysing, and neutralising threats before they impact data or systems.
About You
  • Proven defence leader with a strong track record in complex environments.
  • 10+ years of experience in security, with a strong focus on threat detection, incident response, and threat intelligence.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building and managing advanced defence functions including SOC operations, threat hunting, red teaming, and detection engineering.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with key threat defence technologies such as SIEM, SOAR platforms, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
  • Proven expertise in security operations within cloud environments, including cloud-native threat detection and response capabilities.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact for non-technical audiences and executive stakeholders.
  • High analytical and mature problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Deep understanding of security frameworks and threat modelling approaches, including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST 800-61, Essential Eight, and cyber kill chain methodology.
  • Experience leading incident response efforts, including playbook development, root cause analysis, and post-incident review and improvement.
  • Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, or equivalent that reflect strong capabilities in cyber operations, threat intelligence, and technical leadership.

Imagine working with us – we strive to make real change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and wellbeing for all of Australia.

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make us inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better.



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