Cyber Security Operations Lead

About the Role

We are partnering with a global financial services organization as they continue to mature and modernise their cyber security operations capability. This newly shaped SOC Lead role will play a critical part in strengthening how the organization detects, responds to and recovers from cyber threats across its global environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role sitting close to the tools, the people and the incidents. You’ll lead the hybrid 24/7 SOC activity, influence operational strategy and act as the bridge between internal teams and external security partners.

What's a typical day look like?

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a hybrid 24/7 SOC
• Oversee threat detection, incident response and threat hunting across global regions
• Collaborate with external MSSP partners, aligning on SLAs, KPIs and threat intelligence sharing
• Design and implement SOC processes, playbooks and metrics to measure operational maturity
• Lead incident response lifecycle - detection, containment, eradication and recovery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and AI
• Ensure alignment with frameworks including NIST, SOC 2 and MITRE ATT&CK
• Provide leadership and mentorship to SOC analysts and engineers
• Challenge existing processes, identify gaps and drive operational enhancements

About you

• 5+ years' experience in Cyber Security Operations or SOC management roles within Financial Services
• Strong understanding of threat modelling, incident response and adversary tactics (TTPs)
• Proficiency with SIEM, SOAR and threat intelligence platforms
• Experience managing hybrid SOC environments and external MSSP partnerships
• Hands‑on understanding of network, endpoint, identity and cloud security (especially Azure/M365)
• Familiarity with automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell) and use of AI tools to optimise SOC workflows
• Knowledge of key frameworks - MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, SOC 2
• Experience integrating Active Directory, SSO (Single-Sign On)
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage across technical and executive levels.
• Experience working within a global environment
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCIH, CSA (highly regarded)
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

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