Security Operations Team Manager

About The Role
One of Kinetic ITs largest and most high profile accounts is looking for a Security Operations Manager to join their team based in East Perth.

This key role is responsible for leading and overseeing the delivery of security services and ensuring customer satisfaction across the account. Managing a team of security professionals and coordinating with third-party partners to ensure the effective delivery of Threat Intelligence, Threat Response, Vulnerability Management, and other critical security services. The role drives continuous improvement, innovation, and alignment with the customer's strategic security objectives.

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee SIEM and Microsoft Defender operations, including log ingestion, threat detection, CTI integration, and cyber event response.
• Lead and manage the Security Operations team including Threat Intelligence, and Threat Response, Threat Hunting and Vulnerability Management
• Manage Major Incident Management (MIM) processes for cyber-related incidents.
• Collaborate with alliance partners to deliver Vulnerability Management services, including detection, reporting, governance, and remediation prioritisation.
• Coordinate Penetration Testing activities and ensure actionable outcomes are integrated into security operations.
• Provide thought leadership and drive implementation of SOC Uplift initiatives, including cyber-forensics and purple teaming capabilities.
• Define and refine cyber security services in collaboration with customer stakeholders.
• Manage third-party partner relationships (e.g., Tenable, SIEM providers) to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Encourage open communication and collaboration within the SOC team and with other teams, facilitating the sharing of security insights, best practices, and lessons learned to strengthen overall security posture.
• Lead, coach, develop a team of people to increase engagement and delivery of outcomes.

What you'll bring to the table
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• Proven experience leading security operations teams in complex IT environments.
• Strong background in SIEM technologies, threat detection, and incident response.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and alliance partners.
• Demonstrated success in delivering vulnerability management and penetration testing programs.
• Experience in defining and implementing SOC capabilities and uplift initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Any security related certifications would be highly beneficial

About Kinetic IT
Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. We are unlocking the potential of technology to enrich lives of Australian communities.

For more than 25 years, we've partnered with some of Australia's most important organisations, helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government, critical infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities, and transport.

Be You, Create the Future

At Kinetic IT, we're driven by a shared passion for technology, customer success, and community impact.

With over 1,500 talented people working across Australia, we deliver world-class capabilities with a local touch – helping shape the future of tech, here and beyond.

We value individuality and foster an inclusive culture where you're safe to be your best, real self. We tackle challenges together, celebrate success together, and make sure everyone feels valued, supported, and proud of the work they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and genders. We're proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference

• Growth-focused culture – Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Advance your career – Access new roles via our internal 'Opportunity Marketplace' careers hub.
• Flex your work – Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting) and a variety of leave options (including paid parental leave and purchased leave) to suit your needs
• Celebrate together – Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions, DEI belonging events and more.
• Wellbeing matters – Health and wellness resources and events, free skin and health checks, free flu shots, tailored leave and support options, free and confidential EAP and access to Fitness Passport.

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