Title: Cyber Security Manager – Defence Sector
Location: Canberra, ACT (On-site only)
Work Type: Full-time Contract | 21 July – 1 December 2025
Eligibility: Must be an Australian Citizen with NV2 Security Clearance
About the Role:
We’re seeking a capable and experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead operational security efforts across a suite of mission-critical defence systems.
In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing team responsible for vulnerability management, SOC development, cyber supply chain risk, threat hunting, and incident response. You’ll also work closely with technical and executive stakeholders across Defence and the national security community.
What’s on Offer:
- High-impact contract supporting national security outcomes
- Lead a skilled team with real-world mission focus
- Work closely with Defence and national cyber security stakeholders
- Opportunity for contract extension
What you will bring:
- 5+ years of cyber security experience, including GRC and SOC operations
- Demonstrated leadership in cyber threat intelligence, risk analysis, and secure operations
- Strong background in vulnerability assessments and SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk)
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, technical reporting, and incident management skills
- Familiarity with secure software/hardware environments and Defence protocols
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Current NV2 Security Clearance is essential
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee vulnerability management, threat hunting, and cyber incident response
- Lead development and optimisation of SOC capabilities
- Manage cyber supply chain risk across software and hardware platforms
- Deliver security advisory and compliance reporting for Defence stakeholders
- Develop and maintain security SOPs, IRPs, and training frameworks
- Apply threat intelligence and open-source analysis to real-world defence systems
- Support secure design, development, and testing processes
- Ensure ongoing alignment with GRC frameworks, Defence policy, and ICT security requirements
Nice to Have:
- Experience with SCAP, STIG, CIS standards
- Exposure to MITRE ATT&CK, DevSecOps, or CI/CD pipeline security
- Background in cyber forensics, SIEM deployment, or container security
- Prior experience working in Defence, military, or intelligence settings
- Agile/Scrum or hybrid project methodology exposure
Ready to lead secure operations that make a difference?
We’d love to hear from you.