Lead Cyber Security Strategy. Protect Critical Services. Drive Real Impact. SYDNEY-MELBOURNE-BRISBANE Sekuro are seeking an experienced Cyber Defence Manager to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to work with major enterprise and government clients, helping them strengthen cyber resilience, reduce risk, and respond to an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. As a Cyber Defence Manager, you will lead the delivery of cyber defence programs, manage high-performing security teams, and provide trusted strategic advice to stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the delivery of cyber defence and security operations engagements across a diverse client portfolio.
• Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management capabilities.
• Develop and mature Security Operations Centre (SOC) processes, controls, and technologies.
• Provide cyber security leadership and strategic guidance to executive stakeholders.
• Manage, mentor, and develop cyber security professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Support business growth through client engagement, solution development, and pre-sales activities.
• Ensure services align with industry best practices and security frameworks.
• What We're Looking For
• Proven experience in a Cyber Defence Manager, Security Operations Manager, SOC Manager,



Blue Team Lead, or similar leadership role.
• Solid understanding of security operations, threat intelligence, incident response, detection engineering, and threat hunting.
• Experience leading security teams and managing client or stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of security technologies including SIEM, EDR, SOAR, vulnerability management, and cloud security platforms.
• Strong understanding of frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, Essential Eight, ASD ISM, MITRE ATT&CK;, and CIS Controls.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
• Consulting or client-facing experience is highly regarded. Why Join?
• Work with a highly experienced cyber security team.
• Exposure to complex enterprise and critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong focus on career development and professional certifications.
• Prospect to influence cyber security strategies for some of Australia's most recognised organisations.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and advantages package.
• If you're passionate about cyber defence, enjoy leading teams, and want to help organisations stay ahead of emerging threats, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Cyber Defence Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Sekuro
📍 Sydney