Senior Manager - Cyber Security Engineering

TPG Telecom; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid

Mobile plan

NBN plan

Extra leave

Learning Hub

Partner discounts

Job summary

TPG Telecom is seeking a Senior Manager of Cyber Security Engineering to lead and scale our security engineering team. You will own the technical direction of security platforms, driving automation, resilience, and rapid incident response across cloud, network, and data protection domains.

You will mentor engineers, align roadmaps with business priorities and regulatory requirements, and partner with Network, Cloud & Security teams to mature overall security posture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Information Security with 3+ years in engineering leadership.
• Deep hands-on background in security engineering, cloud platforms, and network security.
• Experience with security automation, CI/CD/DevSecOps, and modern security tooling.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, and Zero Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership of Cyber Security Platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing security engineering team.
• Foster automation, learning, and operational excellence.
• Align security roadmaps with business risk and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Network, Cloud & Security teams; drive platform maturity.

Skills

Cloud security

Security platforms

Automation

DevSecOps

Leadership

Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Splunk

SentinelOne

Vectra

Gigamon

Wiz

Apigee

Burp Suite

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python

Go

PowerShell

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Manager of Cyber Security Engineering to lead, scale, and mentor our technical security teams. In this role, you will be responsible for operational excellence of our security platforms.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Manager of Cyber Security Engineering to lead, scale, and mentor our technical security teams. In this role, you will be responsible for operational excellence of our security platforms.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in cloud security, network defence, automation, and SecOps with proven leadership capability to build high‑performing engineering teams and protect our enterprise assets against complex cyber threats.

You’ll Make Impact By

• Technical Ownership of Cyber Security Platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high‑performing Cyber Security Engineers.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, automation, operational excellence, and technical innovation.
• Align security engineering roadmaps with business objectives, risk management priorities, and regulatory frameworks.
• Partner closely with teams within Network, Cloud & Security.
• Help define and execute strategy for maturity and automation of security platforms

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Information Security, with at least 3+ years in a direct technical management or engineering leadership role. Able to demonstrate the ability to growth and mature a security engineering capability.
• Technical Expertise: Deep hands‑on background in security engineering, cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), modern security platforms (Splunk, Sentinel One, Vectra, Gigamon, Wiz, Apigee, Burp suite to name a few), Network security, and infrastructure architecture.
• Automation & Code: Strong working knowledge of scripting/programming (Python, Go, PowerShell) and CI/CD/DevSecOps practices.
• Leadership: Proven track record of hiring, developing, and managing distributed engineering talent.
• Frameworks: Familiarity with NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty / Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid way of working (from home and office)
• ‘Stay Connected Mobile’ – Access to a free mobile plan
• ‘Stay Connected NBN’ – Access to a free, high‑speed NBN plan (up to 500 Mbps)
• ‘Your Leave’ - additional leave to be used whenever you like - every year
• Access to TPG Learning Hub platform and internal development opportunities
• Access to Corporate Partner Discounts

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s OK! At TPG Telecom, we’re all about creating an accessible workplace where everybody feels safe to bring their authentic self to work - regardless of background. If you think this role is a great fit for you but some of the qualifications don’t align with your experience, we still encourage you to apply - you might just be the perfect candidate for a similar role with us! Learn more about life at TPG Telecom here.

TPG Telecom also acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of lands and waterways where this office can be found in Barangaroo.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. TPG Telecom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Us

TPG Telecom started with a belief that we can make things better for Australians. We believe in the power of meaningful relationships to support vibrant, connected communities where everyone belongs. It’s our why; our reason to exist. Now, we’re proud to be one of Australia’s leading mobile and internet providers. We’re not just redefining telco, we’re changing its course. And you play a role in that. A big one. The opportunities are plenty for those who are ready to accept the challenge.

About The Team

Our Technology team builds and evolves the networks and platforms that keep millions of Australians connected every day. From mobile and fixed networks to digital platforms and data, you’ll work at the forefront of innovation solving complex challenges and helping shape the future of connectivity.