Overview
Macquarie University is expanding its Cyber Security Capability and seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Manager to strengthen the University's security posture. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at a formative stage, where your leadership and expertise will have a tangible, lasting impact. As the operational lead, you will shape how the University monitors, responds to, and mitigates cyber threats, while guiding the uplift of our security processes, technologies, and practices. Working closely with the CISO, you will help build a cohesive, high performing team that is resilient, forward performing and aligned with sector best practice. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring and developing a team, and equally comfortable stepping in alongside to solve complex operational challenges.
About The Role
* Provide day-to-day leadership of the Cyber Security Operations function, including incident response, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and security tooling operations.
* Oversee and continuously improve operational processes, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and aligned with strategic security objectives.
* Lead the response to emerging cyber threats, coordinating technical teams and ensuring timely, effective mitigation.
* Drive uplift initiatives across monitoring, detection, and operational capability, consolidating activities currently dispersed across teams.
* Mentor, guide, and develop cyber operations staff, fostering a strong culture of capability growth and continuous improvement.
* Work closely with the CISO and GRC Manager to ensure operational activities support enterprise-wide risk management, compliance obligations, and strategic priorities.
* Contribute to the planning and implementation of new tools, technologies, and workforce expansion as the function matures.
About You (Selection Criteria)
* Extensive experience in operational cyber security, including incident response, threat detection, and technical security operations.
* Demonstrated capability to lead, mentor, and develop a team, ideally within a growing or maturing cyber security function.
* Strong understanding of contemporary cyber threats, security team practices, and relevant regulatory requirements.
* Proven experience improving processes, uplifting capability, and implementing security tooling in complex environments.
* Excellent judgement under pressure, with the ability to coordinate responses to high impact incidents and communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
* A collaborative, pragmatic approach, with the willingness to be hands-on with daily workload to meet the outcome and support team objectives.
* Strong commitment to building a mature, resilient, and high-performing security operations capability that aligns with our institutional strategy.
How To Apply
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).
Applications Close: Applications will close on 2nd March; we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the closing date.
Why Join Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
Benefits
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, with a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings for employability. Benefits include:
* Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
* 17% Superannuation
* Subsidised onsite parking options
* Extensive training and professional development programs
* Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
* Onsite vacation care during school holidays
* Discounted health insurance
* Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
* Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community.
Flexible Work
We support flexible work to help staff manage personal commitments while optimising performance and contributions. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.
Posted
16/02/2026
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