Information Security Consultant (Cyber Detection Engineering)

Westpac Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mortgage discounts

Flexible work

Learning & development

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Westpac Group is seeking an Information Security Consultant to strengthen cyber threat detection and response by designing, building and maintaining detection content across SIEM, EDR/XDR, and related platforms in Sydney, with flexibility across Australia.

You will develop and tune detection rules using SPL/KQL, apply MITRE ATT&CK, and collaborate with Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and Red Teams, plus design automation and playbooks to improve resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or large enterprises with cyber security operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and tune detection content across SIEM/EDR/XDR.

Skills

Cyber Security

Detection Engineering

Security Operations

Threat Hunting

Security Automation

Python

APIs/CI/CD

Workflow Orchestration

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Defender XDR

Job description

Create your best future and join as an Information Security Consultant (Cyber Detection Engineering)

• Location:Sydney-based role, open to other locationslike Melbourne, Adelaide and Gold Coast.

What’s the role?

As an Information Security Consultant, you will help strengthen Westpac’s cyber threat detection and response capabilities by designing, building and maintaining detection content across SIEM, EDR/XDR and related security platforms. You will develop and tune detection rules, behavioural analytics and anomaly-based monitoring, using threat intelligence and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK to improve visibility of emerging cyber threats and attack techniques.

Additionally, you’ll design and implement security automation solutions, response workflows, integrations and playbooks that streamline investigation, containment and remediation activities. Working closely with Security Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and Red Teams, you’ll leverage automation, orchestration and AI tools to continuously improve detection coverage, operational efficiency and Westpac's overall cyber resilience to evolving threats and attacks

You will provide technical leadership, maintain documentation, share knowledge and mentor junior team members while ensuring security solutions are reliable, scalable and aligned with established engineering, development and governance practices.

What do I need?

• Experience working in financial services, banking, or any other large and complex enterprise environments, with hands-on experience in Cyber Security, Detection Engineering, Security Operations, Threat Hunting, or Security Automation.
• Strong experience with Splunk, Microsoft Defender XDR, or similar SIEM/EDR platforms, including creating and improving detection rules and security monitoring capabilities.
• Ability to write and tune detection logic using SPL, KQL, or similar query languages, with a good understanding of cyber threats and attacker behaviours.
• A software engineering mindset, with experience in Python or other scripting languages, automation, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and workflow orchestration.
• Solid understanding of security architecture, security controls, and modern technologies such as AI, machine learning, and automation within cyber security.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with a curious mindset and a passion for investigating and solving complex security challenges.

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page, under the Diversity, sustainability and flexibility section.