Security Operations and Assurance Lead

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large and complex organisation that delivers essential services across a diverse operational environment. With a strong focus on innovation, resilience and continuous improvement, the organisation is committed to protecting its critical systems, information assets and technology landscape through best-practice cyber security operations and governance


Your new role

As the Security Operations and Assurance Lead, you will be the technical authority for cyber security operations, leading security monitoring, threat detection and response, vulnerability management, security assurance activities and control uplift initiatives. You will play a key role in strengthening the organisation's cyber security posture while providing expert advice on security risks, compliance obligations and emerging threats.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading cyber security operations, incident response and remediation activities across a hybrid technology environment.
  • Acting as the primary escalation point for security incidents and coordinating response efforts with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Managing and optimising security technologies including Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra, Proofpoint and Zscaler.
  • Driving cyber assurance activities, including control assessments, audit support, risk management and compliance reporting.
  • Providing security architecture and design input to enhance organisational resilience and security maturity.
  • Delivering executive-level reporting, cyber risk insights and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.


What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring:
  • Demonstrated experience in cyber security operations, security monitoring, incident response or system administration.
  • Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability management and security operations tooling.
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, Azure and Windows environments.
  • Experience working with cyber security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or government security standards.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate technical risks to non-technical audiences.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Cyber Security or a related discipline. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH or SC-200 will be highly regarded.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, influence outcomes and contribute to strategic security initiatives


What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to lead and influence cyber security operations within a large and complex environment.
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale security technologies and strategic cyber initiatives.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
  • Ongoing professional development and opportunities to further enhance your security expertise.
  • The chance to play a critical role in strengthening organisational cyber resilience and protecting important services relied upon by the community.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


Hays appreciates the importance of workforce diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunities employer and have policies, procedures and relationships in place to promote our understanding of all forms of diversity.


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 30 Jun, 2026
  • Category: Cyber Security
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: VIC - Melbourne CBD
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: VIC - Melbourne CBD