Cyber Security Leader in Threat Detection and Response

4 days ago

Council Of The City Of Ryde, Australia Optus Full time

Job Title: Cyber Security Leader in Threat Detection and Response

About Us:

At Optus, we are a leading telecommunications company that is committed to creating a better future for all Australians. We believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Senior Detection and Response Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our cyber defence initiatives, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the continued improvement of our Defensive Cyber Security capability. You will be responsible for managing cyber security incident response activities, developing strategies to contain and rapidly resolve incidents, and instilling a culture of excellence, integrity, and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the evolution of the Optus detection and response (DART) capability, including threat hunting, purple teaming, detection engineering, cyber incident management, threat intelligence, and ongoing development of supporting people, processes, and technologies.
  • Help shape the Optus Cyber Threat detection capability, integrating tightly with the broader Cyber defence functions.
  • Drive the continued improvement of the Defensive Cyber Security capability, including participating in planning and development of supporting reasons for further investment.
  • Management of Cyber Security incident response activities, including developing strategies to contain and rapidly resolve incidents.
  • Instill and encourage a culture of excellence, integrity, and professionalism; one that works toward the highest standards in cyber security.

Requirements:

  • Relevant professional qualifications in computer science, information systems, engineering, cyber security, or other applicable fields, especially threat hunting, incident management, detection engineering, and CI/CD.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in cyber security risk management, transformation while managing complex projects, and dealing with ambiguous situations.
  • Deep understanding of malware families/evolution, indicators (pyramid of pain), TTPs (tools, tactics/techniques, procedures) used by cyber adversaries and how to apply effectively to help advise key business partners of attack chains & exploits while also building threat assessments for organisational cyber adversaries and their probability/intent to attack.
  • Expert knowledge of cyber threat landscape, threat intelligence, detection engineering, incident management, and forensics.
  • Strong understanding of Python, automation, and engineering deployment pipelines.
  • Technical mentoring ability with a track record in delivering strong engineering-focused solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to work with customers across different functions, with colleagues at all levels, and with partners.

What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including:

  • 3 days in the office, 2 days remote - with flexible hours to suit.
  • Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver.
  • All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars, and support via the 'Parents at Work portal.'
  • Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue - even earn a MBA micro-credential via Optus U (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.
  • Two easy travel options to Sydney Campus: Optus bus from Sydney CBD (20min travel time) and Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon.

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