Investigations and Response Operations Lead, Cyber Threat Incident Response

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Volunteer leave

Employee assistance program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Macquarie Group seeks an Investigations and Response Operations Lead in Cyber Threat Incident Response to steer the global investigation and incident response function. You will lead investigators across regions, oversee lifecycle management of incidents, and drive improvements in security operations and platforms.

In this senior role, you will partner with stakeholders and develop team capability, shaping strategic initiatives to strengthen cyber security across a global environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology and/or cyber security, including 3+ years in leadership within global enterprise organisations.
• Strong track record building high-performing teams through mentoring, cyber simulation exercises and cross-training.
• Deep expertise managing end-to-end incident response lifecycle, major incident escalations and follow-the-sun operating models.
• Experience leading complex technical projects, team integrations and process improvements in regulated environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, translating cyber threats into business outcomes for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Threat Investigation and Incident Response function across regions.
• Manage a team of investigators and incident responders across multiple regions.
• Oversee the incident response lifecycle, high-severity incidents and continual improvements of security operations processes and platforms.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to develop team capability and lead strategic security initiatives.
• Drive improvements to security operations and ensure alignment with risk management objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Incident lifecycle

Project leadership

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Investigations and Response Operations Lead, Cyber Threat Incident Response

Our Cyber Threat Incident Response team helps protect the organisation from cyber threats by leading investigations, incident response activities and operational security initiatives across a global environment. Our team works closely with security, technology and risk teams to strengthen cyber resilience and maintain a strong security posture.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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In this role you will lead our global Threat Investigation and Incident Response function, managing a team of investigators and incident responders across multiple regions. You will oversee the incident response lifecycle, manage high-severity cyber incidents and drive improvements across security operations processes and platforms. You will have the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders, develop team capability and lead strategic initiatives that strengthen our cyber security operations.

What you offer

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• 10+ years’ of experience in technology and/or cyber security, including 3+ years’ of leadership experience within global enterprise organisations.
• Strong experience developing high-performing teams through mentoring, technical training, cyber simulation exercises and cross-training programmes.
• Deep expertise managing the end-to-end incident response lifecycle, major incident escalations and global follow-the-sun operating models.
• Experience leading complex technical projects, team integrations and process improvement initiatives within regulated environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex cyber threats and operational metrics into meaningful business outcomes for senior leaders and risk teams.

What we offer

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At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Technology

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Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.