Technical Product Owner - Security Innovation, Engineering and COE

Bendigobank; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private health insurance options

Learning & development

Job summary

Bendigo Bank is seeking a visionary Security Innovation, Engineering and COE Lead/Technical Product Owner to drive the bank’s security technology strategy. You will lead initiatives to design, build and enhance core security infrastructure, guiding teams to deliver secure‑by‑design solutions across cloud, IAM and data protection.

You’ll oversee the Security Centre of Excellence, mentor experts, manage vendor relationships, and report progress to senior leadership, helping to future‑proof our

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in security architecture and engineering for large organisations.
• Experience leading a security COE and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and regulatory frameworks (APRA CPS 234, PCI DSS).

Responsibilities

• Shape our security technology future by developing a strategic roadmap and managing the innovation pipeline.
• Oversee lifecycle of core enterprise security platforms ensuring robustness and secure‑by‑design practices.
• Lead the Security Center of Excellence and build shared security services across the organisation.
• Mentor security experts, manage vendor relationships, and report security posture to senior leadership.

Skills

Security architecture

Security engineering

Centre of Excellence

Vendor management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Security

CISSP

TOGAF

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

IAM

DevSecOps

PCI DSS

Job description

We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

The Security Innovation, Engineering and COE Lead/Technical Product Owner is a key role responsible for the strategic direction and advancement of the bank's security technology landscape. This role involves leading initiatives and guiding experts in designing, building, and enhancing the core security infrastructure that protects our assets, data, and customers.

You will be at the forefront of identifying, evaluating, and implementing next-generation security solutions. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in operating a Security Centre of Excellence (COE), providing expert guidance, reusable patterns, and shared services to empower teams across the bank to build and operate securely. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading Australian financial institution.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

About the opportunity

At Bendigo Bank, we are committed to being Australia's bank of choice. Our reputation is built on trust, and in the digital age, that trust is underpinned by world‑class security. We are looking for a visionary leader to drive our security innovation and engineering capabilities, ensuring we not only defend against today's threats but are prepared for tomorrow's.

In this role you’ll get to…

• Shape our security technology future by developing a strategic roadmap, exploring innovative technologies like AI and Zero Trust, and managing the innovation pipeline from concept to reality.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of our core enterprise security platforms, ensuring they are robust and scalable while embedding a secure‑by‑design approach into all development.
• Lead our Security Center of Excellence by setting best practices, providing expert advice on major projects, and building shared security services for the whole organization to use.
• Mentor and develop a team of security experts, manage key relationships with vendors and industry partners, and report on our security posture and innovation efforts to senior leadership.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Extensive experience in a senior security role, with a proven track record in security architecture, engineering, and innovation.
• Deep technical expertise across multiple security domains such as cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), identity and access management (IAM), network security, DevSecOps, and data protection.
• Demonstrable experience within the Australian banking or financial services sector, with a strong understanding of the regulatory environment (e.g., APRA CPS 234, PCI DSS).
• Experience in contributing to or running a technical Centre of Excellence.
• A strategic and forward‑thinking mindset, with the ability to anticipate future threats and technology trends.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire and guide technical specialists.
• Experience managing complex projects and vendor relationships.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF) are highly desirable.

So, why work with us?

• Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
• Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day.
• Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.

You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life. We offer flexible work options that put our people first.
• Health and well‑being support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.
• Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice.

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we

actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

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