Project Manager - Cyber Security

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney, Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd in Australia seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead end-to-end cybersecurity programs, including WAF, DDoS, ADR and NDR initiatives. You will drive delivery, governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

You will coordinate with cybersecurity engineers, architects, vendors and business units; manage budgets, resources and timelines; oversee implementation and rollout of security solutions; and report progress to senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IT project management within cybersecurity programs.
• Hands-on delivery across WAF and DDoS protection initiatives.
• Experience with ADR and NDR initiatives.
• 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 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.

Skills

IT Project Management

WAF

DDoS Protection

ADR

NDR

Governance

Stakeholder Mgmt

Vendor Mgmt

Job description

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract

Sydney , Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 11/06/2026

• XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
• XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
• We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
• XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
• We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.

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.