Overview
Senior Manager - Cyber Defence Operations at Endeavour Group. This role leads Endeavour’s Cyber Defence Operations function and reports to the CISO. You will be responsible for critical security domains, including the Security Operations Centre, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Detection Engineering, with the aim of safeguarding people, technology and data, mentoring a talented team, and collaborating with leaders across the business to create a safer, more resilient future.
Responsibilities
- Shape and lead Endeavour’s Cyber Defence Operations strategy, helping protect the technology and data that connect millions of Australians every day.
- Empower and mentor diverse teams across the SOC, Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineering to grow and thrive.
- Champion collaboration and innovation, creating an environment where ideas are shared, tested and celebrated.
- Oversee incident response and advanced detection capabilities, building resilience and confidence across the organisation.
- Work in partnership with Digital, Corporate Technology and business teams to weave security into everything we do.
- Influence at the highest level, presenting insights and recommendations that shape senior leadership priorities.
- Drive smart improvements through automation, streamlined workflows and current technologies, freeing your teams to focus on what matters most.
What we need from you
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- Leadership experience in cybersecurity (typically 8+ years, but we welcome equivalent skills gained through different pathways).
- Strong knowledge of SOC operations, incident response, and detection engineering.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, CIS18, ISO 27001, and hands-on experience with tools like SIEM/SOAR (Azure Sentinel) or EDR.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to mentor, collaborate and build trusted relationships across the business.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP) are highly regarded, but not essential - what matters most is your ability to lead with confidence, curiosity and care.
We know and research shows that sometimes people hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you and you have most of the skills or experience, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly who we are looking for.
If you are passionate about cyber security, leadership and creating a more sociable future, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Flexibility first with hybrid work and ways of working that support you, your family and your lifestyle.
- Exclusive team discounts across BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths and more, plus discounts at our ALH Hotels.
- Meeting free days, giving you space to focus, grow and recharge.
- Health and wellbeing support including free and confidential services including counselling, nutrition and lifestyle advice, financial coaching, family and legal support, to help build confidence resilience and connection.
- Paid and unpaid leave options including up to 24 months parental leave, personal and carer’s leave, emergency services leave, and gender affirmation leave.
- Career growth with learning and development pathways, plus career assist programs to support your goals.
- Inclusive culture and networks to support belonging and connection.
At Endeavour, you will also be connected to our internal inclusion and community networks including EmpowerHER, Proud at Endeavour Hub, Reconciliation Hub, Jawun Partner Site and Social Crew.
We value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome; if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.
We are together creators. Endevour Group is big on sociability and is committed to a safe, inclusive and fun place to work with equal opportunity and flexibility as part of how we operate. If this job excites you and you’re close on the requirements, reach out — we’d love to hear from you. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.
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📌 Senior Manager - Cyber Defence Operations
🏢 Endeavour Group
📍 Melbourne