Cyber Defence

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DXC Managed Cyber Services is the dedicated Digital Security division of DXC Technology. We deliver end-to-end managed security solutions for local and multinational clients, helping them protect, detect, and respond to threats with confidence.

The Role

As the Cyber Defence - SOC Engineering & Automation Manager, you'll lead the ANZ Cyber Defence team to deliver exceptional security services, manage client relationships, and drive continuous improvement. You'll guide technical teams, enhance operational efficiency, and help shape DXC's cybersecurity strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of SOC, SIEM, and SOAR engineers
• Oversee design, configuration, and continuous improvement of SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Sumologic) and SOAR platform- Swimlane, Splunk
• Ensure 24x7 monitoring coverage, operational excellence, and incident response readiness
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define cybersecurity SOC architecture
• Drive automation and orchestration initiatives to enhance detection and response efficiency

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading SOC or security engineering teams in a consulting or enterprise environment
• Strong technical expertise in SIEM/SOAR technologies
• Hands-on experience with threat detection, log management, and incident response processes
• Familiarity with cloud-native security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Azure Security Engineer, Splunk Certified Architect) are highly regarded
• Automation experience required
• Strong SOAR technical expertise (though this doesn't necessarily indicate extensive hands-on experience with automation)
• AI experience preferred
• Experience assisting and supporting solution's

Only candidates able to gain or currently holding a current Australian Federal Government Security Clearance at Baseline will be considered for this role. Australian Citizenship is mandatory.

Our culture and benefits

DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC

As an employer of choice, our "people first" philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training, and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work.

How to apply & our commitment to you in return

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In return, we agree to ensure a hiring process that is enjoyable, thorough, and fair. We strive to provide an environment that lets you thrive and show off the very best version of yourself, while learning about us at the same time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the 'bring your whole-self to work' philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow.

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

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