Cybersecurity Project Manager — WAF, DDoS, ADR, NDR

XPT Software; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software in Melbourne, Australia is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead end-to-end cybersecurity programs. The role focuses on WAF, DDoS, ADR, and NDR initiatives, with strong emphasis on governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will drive planning, execution, budgets, and cross- functional collaboration with cybersecurity engineers, vendors, and business teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT project management experience in cybersecurity programs.
• Hands-on delivery experience with WAF and DDoS protection initiatives.
• Experience with ADR and NDR initiatives.
• Strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects and programs.
• Manage WAF, DDoS, ADR, and NDR initiatives.
• Drive project planning, execution, governance, and milestones.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity engineers, architects, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, resources, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Oversee implementation and rollout of cybersecurity solutions to meet security requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management.
• Manage vendor relationships and cross-functional project teams.

Skills

IT Project Management

Cybersecurity programs

WAF

DDoS protection

ADR (Attack Detection and Response)

NDR (Network Detection and Response)

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Budget & scheduling

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

XPT Software in Melbourne, Australia is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead end-to-end cybersecurity programs. The role focuses on WAF, DDoS, ADR, and NDR initiatives, with strong emphasis on governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will drive planning, execution, budgets, and cross- functional collaboration with cybersecurity engineers, vendors, and business teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with security requirements.