Project Manager - Cyber Security

XPT Software; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software in Melbourne, Australia seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity programs. You will drive WAF, DDoS, ADR, and NDR initiatives, coordinating with engineers, architects, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure on-time, secure outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and clear communication with senior leadership, while overseeing budgets and cross-functional teams to deliver secure solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT project management within cybersecurity programs.
• Hands-on delivery across WAF and DDoS protection programs.
• Experience managing ADR and NDR initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies in enterprise environments.
• Experience in governance, risk management and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

IT Project Management

Cybersecurity programs

WAF

DDoS protection

ADR (Attack Detection and Response)

NDR (Network Detection and Response)

Governance & risk

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager with strong experience managing and delivering cybersecurity programs, particularly across WAF, DDoS, ADR, and NDR initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong project delivery, governance, risk management, and stakeholder management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects and programs.
• Manage WAF, DDoS, ADR, and NDR security initiatives.
• Drive project planning, execution, governance, and delivery 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.
• Ensure projects meet security requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management.
• Manage vendor relationships and cross-functional project teams.

Must Have Skills

• Strong experience in IT Project Management, preferably within cybersecurity programs.
• Hands-on project delivery experience across WAF (Web Application Firewall) and DDoS protection programs.
• Experience managing ADR (Attack Detection and Response) and NDR (Network Detection and Response) initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies and enterprise security environments.
• Experience in project governance, risk management, and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end project delivery, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and vendor management skills.