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Threat Detection and Response Lead

Primary office location
Sydney
Date
19-Dec-2024
Permanent - Full time, Senior
Job category
Technology - Security
Join our diverse and global Cyber Threat and Incident Response team within the Cyber Security Department of our Technology division.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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As the Head of Macquarie’s Aligned Threat Detection team, you will lead and manage a global cyber defence team focused on business-aligned threat detection and response. You will provide leadership and subject matter expertise through all phases of detection and response, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery advisory.

Additionally, you will conduct post-incident reviews and create reports to identify lessons learned and actions taken to improve future detection and response efforts. You will develop, implement, and continuously maintain threat detection and defence strategies and playbooks that govern the operating protocol of the team. Leveraging threat intelligence and other contextual insights, you will proactively identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities and collaborate with other technology and security teams to ensure comprehensive threat detection and response outcomes for the business.

You will prepare and present regular reports on the cybersecurity posture and status of the program to senior management. Ensuring compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and internal procedures is crucial, as is participating in audits, benchmarks, and assessments to maintain the ongoing effectiveness and efficacy of the service.

What you offer

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  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field
  • 7-10 years’ of experience in cybersecurity, with a preferred focus on incident response or security operations
  • Multinational leadership experience in a complex, global organisation
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, with a focus on evolving threat detection and defence strategies
  • Proficiency with security tools and technologies such as, SOAR, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, EDR
  • Experience with incident response methodologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS)
  • Prior detection engineering experience in a medium to large organisation
  • Ability to perform threat modelling with a focus on understanding the potential impact of cyber threats to drive the development of threat detection strategies
  • Understanding of CI/CD methodology and associated automation tools such as Git, CloudBees, Bitbucket, and Bitbucket pipeline
  • Experience in a security consulting role, advising how applications can be secured to prevent cyber security incidents (e.g. OWASP)
  • Experience using a SOAR platform to automate security analysis and response is advantageous
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About Technology

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Technology enables every aspect of our business, for our people, our customers and our communities. Bring your unique perspective and join a global team who is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Benefits

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Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include: 
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 
  • One wellbeing leave day per year and up to five additional days leave based on length of service
  • Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent 
  • Paid volunteer leave and donation matching 
  • Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing 
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a role regardless of their identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background.
If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.