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## Cyber Security Operations Coordinator

## Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Operations Coordinator to lead the coordination and response to complex cyber security incidents, threat hunting investigations, and cross-functional security operations. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding organisational systems and data by driving incident response activities, advising leadership on operational matters, and contributing to strategic security planning. The ideal candidate is a technically proficient security professional with strong coordination capabilities, sound analytical judgement, and the ability to communicate complex security issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end investigation and response to cyber security incidents, including containment, mitigation, and recovery activities, ensuring timely resolution and minimal operational disruption
- Direct threat hunting operations to proactively identify threat vectors, develop threat models, and build security cases that inform defensive strategies across the organisation
- Analyse security risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats, translating findings into actionable security plans and technical controls aligned with the organisation's security architecture
- Coordinate and manage tasks across multiple teams during incident response and threat hunt engagements, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and effective workflow throughout each operation
- Advise senior leadership on the status of current security operations, ongoing collaborations, and key findings, contributing meaningfully to strategic security planning and policy development
- Develop and communicate key messaging around security incidents and threat intelligence, ensuring accurate and timely information is delivered to the appropriate stakeholders
- Oversee the collection, preservation, and forensic analysis of digital evidence in accordance with established procedures and chain-of-custody requirements
- Implement and maintain technical security controls that align with the organisation's security strategies, frameworks, and compliance obligations
- Perform ongoing threat management activities, monitoring threat landscapes and updating security models to reflect evolving attack techniques and adversary behaviours
- Facilitate and coordinate security awareness training programmes for staff, promoting a security-conscious culture across the organisation
- Maintain detailed records of incident response activities, investigation findings, and operational outcomes to support continuous improvement and audit readiness
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to uphold the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of organisational systems and information assets

## Required Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated experience in a cyber security operations, incident response, or threat intelligence role, with exposure to coordinating cross-functional teams
- Strong working knowledge of incident response methodologies, threat hunting techniques, and digital forensics processes
- Experience conducting security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and developing actionable remediation plans
- Proficiency with security tools and platforms such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence feeds
- Solid understanding of security frameworks and standards, including NIST, ISO 27001, or the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Essential Eight
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex technical information and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong project coordination and task management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment
- Sound understanding of network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and cloud security principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing professional reports, briefings, and incident documentation

## Preferred Qualifications

- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC (e.g. GCIH, GCFA), or CompTIA Security+
- Experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment or managed security services setting
- Familiarity with Australian regulatory and compliance requirements, including the Privacy Act, Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, and relevant sector-specific obligations
- Exposure to threat intelligence platforms, malware analysis, or reverse engineering
- Experience contributing to the development of security policies, procedures, or organisational security awareness programmes
- Prior experience briefing or advising senior leadership or executive stakeholders on cyber security matters

## Why Join Us?

- Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking security team where your contributions directly shape the organisation's cyber resilience
- Access ongoing professional development opportunities, including support for industry certifications, training programmes, and conference attendance
- Enjoy a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance, including hybrid work arrangements
- Competitive remuneration package with superannuation, reflective of your skills and experience
- Work within a values-driven organisation committed to innovation, integrity, and building a diverse and inclusive workplace

## Job Details

- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Work Schedule: 8-hour shift
- Salary: $70,000 – $120,000 per year + Superannuation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently in Australia?
• Are you looking for visa sponsorship?
• How many years of experience do you have?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barangaroo NSW 2000