Squad Lead - Cyber Threat Defence

Medibank; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider in Melbourne is seeking a Squad Lead - Cyber Threat Defence to oversee a security team and develop threat defence strategies. This role requires extensive experience in cyber security, covering incident response and threat intelligence. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a solid technical background in both security operations and cloud environments. Join to make a significant impact in a company dedicated to health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cyber security with a focus on cyber threat detection.
• Demonstrated leadership in advanced cyber defence functions.
• Hands-on experience with key threat defence technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of advanced threat detection technologies.
• Oversee threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Ensure effective response to cyber incidents.

Skills

Cyber threat detection

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, GIAC, OSCP)

Tools

SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)

SOAR platforms

EDR/XDR (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint)

Cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

Job description

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It’s a strange thing to say, because us humans are capable of incredible things. And at Medibank, we know our greatest potential lies in the people who work with us.

We strive to make real, fundamental change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and wellbeing for all of Australia.

AsSquad Lead – Cyber Threat Defence, you will head a high-performing team of security specialists and be a key member of theSecurity leadership team. You will be responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of scalable, intelligence-driven threat defence strategies that support Medibank’s strategic and regulatory objectives.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading the development and implementation of advanced threat detection technologies, incident response protocols, and security automation.
• Overseeing threat intelligence, vulnerability management, behavioural analytics, malware defence, and SOC operations.
• Ensuring rapid and effective response to cyber incidents, aligned with frameworks such asACSC Essential Eight,ISO 27001,APRA CPS 234, and theAustralian Privacy Principles (APPs).
• Continuously tuning detection use cases and integrating cyber defence into broader enterprise risk management.
• Acting as the frontline guardian—detecting, analysing, and neutralising threats before they impact our members, data, or systems.

About You

You are a proven cyber defence leader with a strong track record in complex, regulated environments—ideally within the health or insurance sectors. You bring:

• 10+ years of experiencein cyber security, with a strong focus oncyber threat detection,incident response, andthreat intelligence.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing advanced cyber defence functions includingSOC operations,threat hunting,red teaming, anddetection engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with key threat defence technologies such asSIEM(e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel),SOAR platforms,EDR/XDR(e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint), andthreat intelligence platforms.
• Proven expertise insecurity operations within cloud environments(AWS, Azure), includingcloud-native threat detection and responsecapabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability totranslate technical risk into business impactfor non-technical audiences and executive stakeholders.
• High analytical and mature problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and threat modelling approaches, includingMITRE ATT&CK,NIST 800-61,ASD Essential Eight, andcyber kill chain methodology.
• Experience leadingcyber incident response efforts, including playbook development, root cause analysis, and post-incident review and improvement.
• Relevant industry certifications such asCISSP,GIAC(e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GDAT),OSCP, or equivalent that reflect strong capabilities in cyber operations, threat intelligence, and technical leadership.

Imagine working with us

We understand that work means different things to everyone... We know happy, healthy people make great teams, and great teams put more heart into each customer and patient interaction. And that’s why we’re reinventing work.

Imagine a workplace where work didn't feel like work. A workplace where you could shape when and where you work to have more impact. Where flexible working isn’t a buzzword, it’s a reality.

Imagine a workplace that helps you and your family thrive. Where connection, personal development and health and wellbeing are front of mind. To learn more about our benefits go tohttps://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/rewards-benefits/

For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse applicants.

For any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] learn about our commitments and employee experiences, go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/diversity-inclusion/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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