SecOps Technical Lead

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia PRA Full time $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Role Overview

We are seeking a SecOps Technical Lead to take ownership of daily cyber security operations and strengthen the overall security posture. This is a technically hands-on leadership role that combines deep technical expertise with the ability to challenge the status quo, influence peers, and mentor junior team members.

The role focuses on incident response, escalation handling, and managing enterprise defence platforms, with a strong emphasis on driving continual improvement across processes, tools, and operational practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, prioritise, and oversee day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, incident response, escalations, and workload management.
  • Administer and optimise enterprise security platforms, with a focus on Microsoft security suite, NetSkope, CrowdStrike, and Rapid7.
  • Act as the technical escalation point for complex investigations and incidents.
  • Challenge existing practices where needed, proposing improvements to enhance security operations and detection capabilities.
  • Maintain and refine operational documentation, including runbooks, playbooks, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with SOC partners to ensure full coverage and effective response across all time zones.
  • Bridge the gap between security and IT operations, translating priorities into actionable tasks and securing stakeholder buy-in.
  • Mentor and guide junior security staff, encouraging professional growth and knowledge sharing.
  • Drive lessons learned from incidents back into tools, processes, and detection strategies.

Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Proven background in incident response, detection engineering, and BAU security operations.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft security suite, NetSkope, CrowdStrike, and Rapid7, along with other enterprise security platforms (SIEM, EDR, PAM, DLP, CASB).
  • Strong understanding of modern attack methods, frameworks, and adversary techniques (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
  • Experience gained within a mature, enterprise-level security environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo, influence decision-making, and drive operational improvements.

Salary & Benefits

  • Base Salary: AUD $160,000 – $180,000 per year
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid – combination of Melbourne CBD office and work from home
  • Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

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