Senior Cyber Security Specialist

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Optus Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Detection and Response Engineer to join our team at Optus. As a key member of our Cyber Defence team, you will play a critical role in shaping our strategic cyber defence initiatives and driving the continued improvement of our Defensive Cyber Security capability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evolve the Optus detection and response (DART) capability, including threat hunting, purple teaming, detection engineering, cyber incident management, threat intelligence, and ongoing development of the supporting people, process, 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.
  • Manage Cyber Security incident response activities, including developing strategies to contain and rapidly resolve incidents.
  • Instil 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 We Offer
  • 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 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 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.
  • Brand new, modern, and inviting CBD office with all the amenities and easy to get to via public transport. Southern Cross station is just a short walk away.
About Optus

We believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers.

We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email [insert email] along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.

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