Cyber Security Lead

Pathfinder Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to CTO & executive team

Ownership of cyber security across the

Hybrid working

Job summary

Pathfinder Recruitment is seeking an experienced Cyber Security & IT Lead to own cyber security and IT operations for a growing Australian brand. You will report to the CTO, shape the IT environment, and influence AI adoption securely.

You will mature the cyber security program in line with Essential Eight and ISO 27001 principles, manage Microsoft security stack, and lead incident response and security awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on security or security-focused IT experience.
• Strong Microsoft 365 security and Essential Eight knowledge.
• Understanding of identity, MFA, privileged access and least privilege.
• Pragmatic, risk-based approach focused on real security over compliance theatre.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to work smarter.

Responsibilities

• Own and mature the cyber security program aligned to best practices.
• Manage Microsoft security stack across Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview and Conditional Access.
• Own identity, access, incident response and security awareness.
• Lead security reporting, risk management and relations with external security partners.
• Provide hands-on IT leadership across Microsoft 365, endpoints, networks and collaboration tools.
• Support technology migrations and consolidation across the business.
• Help establish safe and effective AI usage and security practices.

Skills

5+ years experience

Microsoft 365 security

Essential Eight

Identity management

MFA

Privileged access

Least privilege

Risk-based mindset

Communications

AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude/Copilot)

Tools

Entra ID

Intune

Defender

Purview

Conditional Access

Microsoft 365

Job description

Cyber Security & IT Lead

We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Lead to take ownership of cyber security and IT operations across a growing national brand with big plans!!

Reporting directly to the CTO, this is a hands‑on role with genuine influence and visibility across the business. You’ll own the security space, help shape our IT environment, and play a key role in how we safely adopt AI.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and mature the cyber security program, aligned to Essential Eight and ISO 27001 principles.
• Manage our Microsoft security stack across Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview and Conditional Access.
• Own identity, access, incident response and security awareness.
• Lead security reporting, risk management and relationships with external security partners.
• Provide hands‑on IT leadership across Microsoft 365, endpoints, networks and collaboration tools.
• Support technology migrations and consolidation across both businesses.
• Help establish safe and effective AI usage and security practices.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in a hands‑on security or security‑focused IT role.
• Strong Microsoft 365 security and Essential Eight knowledge.
• Solid understanding of identity, MFA, privileged access and least privilege.
• A pragmatic, risk‑based approach — focused on real security, not compliance theatre.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Someone who actively uses AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot to work smarter.

Why join us?

• Direct access to the CTO and executive team.
• Genuine ownership of cyber security across a growing Australian brand.
• Modern Microsoft‑first technology environment.
• An AI-forward culture with the tools and freedom to innovate.
• Hybrid working and a supportive team.

If you’re looking for a role where you can own security, influence technology decisions and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.