Director - Cyber Operations

Live Nation APAC; Australia; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role across Australia

Concerts and events perks

Career development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Live Nation APAC is seeking a Cyber Operations Director to lead the APAC cyber operations team, overseeing threat intelligence, detection engineering, incident response, and SOC functions. This fully remote role is open to candidates across Australia.

You will manage daily operations, mentor staff, guide major incident responses as Incident Commander, and align security initiatives with business goals while communicating effectively with executives and partners.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience in SOC operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and/or detection engineering.
• Familiar with SIEM, EDR, NDR, cloud environments and relevant standards.
• Certifications such as CISSP or GIAC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC cyber operations, including threat intelligence and SOC.
• Act as Incident Commander during major events with timely action.
• Balance workloads and optimise team scheduling.
• Coach and develop engineers and analysts.
• Present risks and insights to executives and partners.
• Track KPIs and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with security and business units on tooling and initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

SOC operations

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Detection engineering

Education

Cybersecurity degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR

NDR

Cloud platforms

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

About Live Nation:

Join the team at Live Nation, where innovation meets live entertainment on a global scale! With 40,000 shows and 500 million tickets sold each year, we’re the industry leader, powered by 44,000 talented individuals worldwide. At Live Nation, we’re passionate about transforming live events and creating extraordinary moments for artists, event professionals, and fans.

Job Summary

About Live Nation:

Join the team at Live Nation, where innovation meets live entertainment on a global scale! With 40,000 shows and 500 million tickets sold each year, we’re the industry leader, powered by 44,000 talented individuals worldwide. At Live Nation, we’re passionate about transforming live events and creating extraordinary moments for artists, event professionals, and fans.

About The Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your cybersecurity career? We’re seeking a motivated and collaborative Cyber Operations Director to lead Live Nations APAC Cyber Operations team. In this role, you’ll oversee cyber threat intelligence, detection engineering, incident response, and SOC functions, helping strengthen our resilience against emerging cyber threats. This is a fully remote role, open to candidates based anywhere in Australia, where technical expertise meets leadership.You’ll play a key part in managing daily operations, guiding the team through critical incidents, and building strong connections across both technical and business stakeholders. Just as importantly, you’ll contribute to the growth and development of a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and collaboration. If this sounds like the challenge you’ve been waiting for,

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead multidisciplinary teams: Coordinate cyber threat intelligence, SOC, incident response, and detection engineering functions across APAC.
• Guide incident response: Act as Incident Commander during major events, ensuring timely and effective action.
• Manage daily operations: Balance workloads, maintain service levels, and optimise scheduling across the team.
• Support team development: Provide coaching, feedback, and opportunities for technical and career growth.
• Communicate strategically: Present risks and insights clearly to executives and business partners.
• Use data for improvement: Monitor KPIs and metrics to refine processes and align with business priorities.
• Plan ahead: Set quarterly objectives, allocate resources, and prioritise based on the APAC threat landscape.
• Collaborate across functions: Work closely with security and business units on tooling, integrations, and initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong cyber background: Typically 8+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ years in leadership, or a combination of experience, education, and certifications.
• Proven expertise: Experience in SOC operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and/or detection engineering.
• Knowledge of tools and frameworks: Familiar with SIEM, EDR, NDR, cloud environments, and standards such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001.
• Calm communicator: Able to make clear, confident decisions and explain complex issues under pressure.
• Strategic thinker: Skilled at aligning technical priorities with business goals and driving measurable outcomes.
• Team-focused leader: Encourages accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Growth mindset: Committed to learning and evolving alongside an ever-changing cyber landscape.
• Education: A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Certifications: Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GSE, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GDSA GCTI) OSCP, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert.

The Benefits

• A fully remote role, giving you the flexibility to be based anywhere in Australia.
• A vibrant, music-focused workplace fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Access to concerts, events, and other entertainment perks.
• A flexible approach to when and where you work, designed to support balance in all aspects of life.
• A diverse, equitable workplace where every voice matters.
• Comprehensive benefits, from volunteer days to wellness programs and mental health support.

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and Homelife. As a growing business, we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

#LNAPAC Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.