Cyber Security Operations Specialist

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Cyber Security Operations Specialist to join a large, complex organisation in Sydney. This role sits within a high-performing internal cybersecurity function, focused on strengthening detection, response, and threat mitigation capabilities across a diverse technology landscape.
You will play a pivotal role in protecting critical systems and data, leading operational response to cyber incidents, and continuously improving security posture through proactive threat hunting and vulnerability management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cyber incident response activities across SOC and external partners
• Drive threat detection, threat hunting, and incident investigation activities
• Oversee vulnerability management processes, prioritising remediation aligned to risk
• Manage relationships with SOC providers and incident response partners
• Develop and enhance cyber playbooks, runbooks, and response procedures
• Provide technical security guidance across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments
• Prepare reporting and communications for senior stakeholders on cyber risks and incidents
• Support uplift of cyber capability, processes, and overall security maturity

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience within a Security Operations / Cyber Defence environment
• Strong capability in incident response, threat detection, and threat hunting
• Experience working with SOC providers and managed security services
• Solid understanding of vulnerability management and risk-based remediation
• Experience with SIEM tools like Sentinel, as well as MS Defender for detection and response is highly desirable.
• Broad technical knowledge across networks, cloud, endpoint security, and identity
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational and strategic priorities

What's On Offer
Join a large, enterprise environment with complex and evolving cyber challenges
Play a key role in strengthening cyber defence capability
Collaborative internal team with strong leadership and clear direction
Hybrid working model with flexibility