Cyber & Information Security Lead

Location: Sydney CBD
Discipline: Cyber & IT Security
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $AU$160000.00 - AU$180000.00 per annum + inc. Super
Contact name: Simon Mooney

Contact email: simonm@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BBBH10151_1759391260
Published: 1 day ago

Cyber & Information Security Lead

Hybrid - Sydney

$180k Package

How about the opportunity to take ownership of security in a high-growth tech environment leading hands-on initiatives, driving maturity and shaping how critical systems are protected?

About the Company
Join a fast-moving technology-led organisation that's transforming how people access and interact with essential digital services. Innovation, collaboration, and practical impact are at the heart of everything they do.

About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on Cyber & Information Security Lead to own and evolve security across the business. You'll be the go-to person for all things cybersecurity from strengthening frameworks and running incident response to tuning tools, coordinating pen tests, and improving detection and response capabilities. You'll work closely with engineering, IT, legal, and compliance teams to proactively improve security posture and ensure critical platforms remain protected.

Experience Required

  • Deep experience across cyber or information security, covering both technical operations and governance

  • Hands-on expertise with security technologies including SIEM, EDR, MFA, Vuln scanning and monitoring

  • Proven capability in incident response, risk assessment, vulnerability management, and pen test coordination

  • Solid understanding of security frameworks and standards

  • Experience collaborating across technical and non-technical teams and managing external vendors

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Why Join

  • Own and shape security in a tech-first, fast-scaling business

  • Lead initiatives that directly strengthen and mature security capabilities

  • Be the trusted voice of security across the organisation

  • Attend leading cybersecurity conferences to stay ahead of evolving threats and emerging technologies

  • Work in a collaborative environment where impact is visible and valued