Manager, Cyber Defence

Telstra

Lead Cyber Defence team managing security threats to Telstra's systems and networks. Ensure innovative growth in Cyber Detection and Response practices for enhanced security.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations, ensuring operational resilience and effective incident management. Proven ability to lead cyber incident response and coordinate across multiple teams while maintaining a focus on security assurance and customer trust.

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Security Operations Centre ManagementIncident Triage and InvestigationCyber Incident LeadershipOperational ResilienceStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Incident Lifecycle ManagementCybersecurity PracticesThreat DetectionRisk ManagementData Protection

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingDecision-Making Under PressureTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

NV1 ClearanceAustralian Federal Police Check

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityCritical InfrastructureOperational EnvironmentCustomer Data SecurityEmerging Security Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a group of Information and Cyber Security Analysts responsible for protecting Telstra’s systems, applications and networks from compromise, theft and damage.
Provide critical assurance that customer data and services are secure, reinforcing Telstra’s position as a trusted partner.
Drive the ongoing growth and innovation of our Cyber Detection and Response (CDR) offering, ensuring it remains aligned with modern and emerging security technologies and practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing or leading a Security Operations Centre in a large enterprise or critical infrastructure environment
Demonstrated ability to run 24x7 SOC operations, including roster management, handover quality, and operational resilience
Experience managing incident triage, investigation, escalation, and recovery across multiple severity levels
Clear understanding of the end‑to‑end incident lifecycle
Hands‑on experience leading major cyber incidents, including: Decision‑making under pressure, Executive and stakeholder communications, Coordination across technology, risk, legal, and business teams
Works well in a complex, fast‑paced operational environment and is motivated by solving challenging problems with real business impact.
Australian Citizen with NV1 Clearance or ability to obtain it.
Will obtain an Australian Federal Police Check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)