Senior Cyber Threat Detection & Response Engineer

Optus; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

MBA micro-credential

Learning catalogue

Employee groups

Campus facilities

Flexible hours

Travel to campus

Job summary

Optus in Sydney is seeking a Cyber Security Senior Detection and Response Engineer to lead the evolution of the DART capability, with focus on threat hunting, incident management, detection engineering and threat intelligence.

You'll shape the cyber threat detection capability, drive defensive security improvements, and mentor engineers while collaborating with partners across functions. This is a full-time role based in Sydney with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber threat detection and incident response.
• Strong understanding of malware, attack chains, and TTPs.
• Experience with risk management and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Evolve Optus' DART capability including threat hunting and incident management.
• Lead detection engineering and threat intelligence initiatives.
• Coordinate cybersecurity incident response and containment strategies.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive secure deployment practices.

Skills

Threat hunting

Incident management

Detection engineering

CI/CD

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Optus in Sydney is seeking a Cyber Security Senior Detection and Response Engineer to lead the evolution of the DART capability, with focus on threat hunting, incident management, detection engineering and threat intelligence.

You'll shape the cyber threat detection capability, drive defensive security improvements, and mentor engineers while collaborating with partners across functions. This is a full-time role based in Sydney with hybrid work options.