Cyber Security Manager

Damstra Technology; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideagen in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead security operations, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a cloud‑based SaaS environment. You will report to the UK‑based VP Global Cyber Security Officer and oversee a small team in a hands‑on leadership role.

The role focuses on incident response, vulnerability management, and collaboration with stakeholders to embed security best practices across operations and product development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cyber security operations in SaaS/cloud environments.
• Ability to manage security incidents and drive remediation.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day cyber security operations including incident response and threat monitoring.
• Oversee vulnerability management and remediation across systems and products.
• Manage relationships with external security providers and audits.
• Guide security input for customer tenders and third‑party assessments.
• Coach a small cyber security team and promote best practices.

Skills

Cyber security ops

Security leadership

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Cloud security

Security monitoring

Stakeholder management

Security certifications

Tools

EDR

SIEM

DLP

WAF

Job description

Cyber Security Manager

Job ID

2026-3108

# of Openings

1

Role type

Permanent

Working

Hybrid

Name

Melbourne, Australia

About Us

Location - Melbourne, Victoria

Level - Experienced Professional

Department - Legal Services

Working Pattern - Hybrid, three days per week in the Melbourne Office

Benefits - Benefits at Ideagen

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead cyber security operations and compliance activities across our Australian business. Reporting to the UK-based VP Global Cyber Security Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining a strong security posture, managing operational security risks, and supporting customer and regulatory security requirements.

This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines security operations, governance, risk management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement within a cloud‑based SaaS environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day cyber security operations, including incident response, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and security investigations
• Manage relationships with external security providers and support effective security monitoring and response processes
• Oversee vulnerability management activities and drive remediation efforts across business systems and products
• Manage and optimise web application firewall (WAF) capabilities and application security processes
• Support compliance with security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Maintain security policies, controls, and risk management processes
• Lead security input for customer assurance activities, tenders, security questionnaires, and third‑party assessments
• Partner with technical and business teams to embed security best practices across operations and product development
• Lead, coach, and develop a small cyber security team

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in cyber security operations, security leadership, or a similar role within a SaaS, cloud, or regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management, incident response, cloud security, and security monitoring technologies
• Experience working with security tools such as EDR, SIEM, DLP, WAF, or similar platforms
• Understanding of security frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical risks to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Relevant security certifications are advantageous

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