Cyber Threat Intel and Hunt Manager

Balance Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Balance Recruitment is seeking a senior Cyber Threat Intelligence & Hunt Manager to lead intelligence-led security operations and proactive threat hunting across a complex environment in Sydney.

You will work at the intersection of threat intelligence, advanced threat hunting, incident response and cyber strategy, partnering with Detection & Response, Offensive Security and Critical Control teams to translate intelligence into measurable security outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in threat intelligence, hunting and modelling.
• Strong understanding of adversary behaviours and attack frameworks.
• Experience operating in large, complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading and maturing the Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting functions.
• Identifying emerging threats, adversary TTPs and trends relevant to the organisation.
• Conducting advanced threat assessments and threat modelling activities.
• Driving proactive threat hunting initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Translating intelligence findings into improved detections, controls and remediation activities.
• Supporting cyber incident response during significant security events.
• Delivering threat landscape briefings and risk-based reporting to senior leadership.
• Building strong relationships with government agencies and industry intelligence partners.

Skills

Threat Intelligence

Threat Hunting

Security Operations

Incident Response

Cyber Defence

Security Consulting

Govern­ment/Defence Security

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

LogScale

Job description

Hunt the threats others miss. Shape the intelligence that drives cyber defence.

For experienced cyber security professionals, opportunities to build and mature enterprise-wide Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting capabilities don't come along often.

We're seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence & Hunt Manager to lead proactive cyber defence across a complex environment. This role sits at the intersection of threat intelligence, advanced threat hunting, incident response, executive risk management and cyber strategy.

Reporting to the Head of IT Security Operations, you'll help ensure the organisation stays ahead of evolving adversaries rather than simply reacting to incidents.

The Opportunity

This is not a SOC Manager role.

This is an opportunity to establish intelligence-led security operations, drive hunting programs focused on advanced threats, and influence cyber risk decisions at the highest levels of the organisation.

You will work closely with Detection & Response, Offensive Security, and Critical Control teams to translate intelligence into measurable security outcomes. You'll also engage with government agencies, industry intelligence partners and executive stakeholders to strengthen the organisation's overall cyber resilience.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading and maturing the Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting functions.
• Identifying emerging threats, adversary TTPs and attack trends relevant to the organisation.
• Conducting advanced threat assessments and threat modelling activities.
• Driving proactive threat hunting initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Translating intelligence findings into improved detections, controls and remediation activities.
• Supporting cyber incident response activities during significant security events.
• Delivering threat landscape briefings and risk-based reporting to senior leadership.
• Building strong relationships with government agencies and industry intelligence partners.

About You

You are likely coming from a background in:

• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Threat Hunting
• Security Operations
• Incident Response
• Cyber Defence
• Security Consulting
• Government, Defence or Critical Infrastructure Security

You bring:

• Extensive experience across Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting and Threat Modelling.
• Strong understanding of threat modelling, adversary behaviours and attack frameworks.
• Experience operating in large, complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on familiarity with platforms such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, LogScale and similar security technologies.
• The ability to communicate cyber risk effectively to both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management capability.

Why Consider This Role?

• Own and shape a strategic cyber capability with significant executive visibility.
• Influence cyber risk decisions at the highest levels of the business.
• Work in an environment where threat intelligence directly informs security operations.
• Join a mature cyber team committed to proactive defence and continuous improvement.
• Shape the future of enterprise cyber resilience.

If you're a senior cyber security professional who thrives on understanding adversaries, uncovering hidden threats and building intelligence-led security capabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Balance Recruitment is committed to equal opportunity employment. We celebrate diversity and encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for this role.

If this role is located in Victoria, this posting was placed on behalf of Balance Consulting Services who will provide all services related to the recruitment of this position (BCS).

Balance Recruitment is committed to equal opportunity employment. We celebrate diversity and encourage people from all sections of the community to apply.