Looking for more than just another engineering role?
This is an opportunity to step into a technical leadership position where you'll remain hands-on while helping shape the cyber security function of a highly regulated organisation.
We're looking for someone who has grown from a technical security background and enjoys solving complex security problems, influencing stakeholders and driving continuous improvement. This is
not
a traditional GRC or compliance-focused role.
You'll act as the technical right hand to the Head of Cyber, providing leadership across security operations, engineering, governance and risk while helping guide the wider team. Over time, there's a genuine chance to
grow into broader operational leadership.
What you'll be doing
Leading day-to-day cyber security operations across a mature Microsoft setting
Acting as a senior technical escalation point for the Security Operations Centre
Managing and improving technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, email security, EDR, privileged access management and vulnerability management
Supporting ISO *****, Essential Eight and audit activities while taking a pragmatic, risk-based approach
Driving security awareness, improving cyber maturity and partnering with stakeholders across the business




Contributing to security architecture, projects and continuous improvement initiatives
What we're looking for
Strong technical background across Security Operations and Engineering
Someone who has naturally evolved into leading risk, assurance and stakeholder engagement without losing their technical edge
Experience with ISO *****, Essential Eight
Enterprise security technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, CyberArk or similar
A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring others and influencing security outcomes
Professionals from banking, financial services, defence, government, healthcare and other highly regulated environments are encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions about this role or others we have available, you can email Hayley directly via
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📌 Cyber Security Operations Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 TheDriveGroup
📍 Melbourne