Cyber Defence Engineer Role Summary
This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of detection and response capabilities. Key areas of focus include threat hunting, purple teaming, detection engineering, cyber incident management, threat intelligence, and developing supporting people, processes, and technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the evolution of detection and response capabilities to address the ever-changing threat landscape.
* Shape the cyber threat detection capability and integrate it with broader cyber defence functions.
* Drive the continued development of defensive cyber security capabilities, supporting business cases for further investment.
* Manage cyber security incident response activities, including developing strategies for containment and rapid resolution.
Requirements
Tertiary Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in computer science, information systems, engineering, cyber security, or related fields are required, with a focus on threat hunting, incident management, detection engineering, and CI/CD.
Technical Expertise
Expert knowledge of the cyber threat landscape, including malware families, indicators, TTPs (tools, tactics, techniques, procedures), and applying them to threat assessments is essential.
Experience and Skills
Strong technical expertise in threat intelligence, detection engineering, incident management, and forensics is necessary. Experience with Python, automation, and engineering deployment pipelines is also required.
Benefits
This role offers a range of benefits, including:
* Participation in a visionary, customer-centric organisation driving meaningful change in cyber security.
* Opportunities to continuously develop and refine skills in a collaborative, innovative environment.
* A flexible work arrangement, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
* Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary caregiver.
About Us
We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. We strive to provide equal employment opportunities to all job seekers, regardless of their background or identity.