Global Security Operations Manager

Hybrid role, flexible working available, office located in SydneyLead a high performing Global Security Operations team, staying hands on with the tools and techOpportunity to step up and take your career to the next level!The OpportunityWe are partnering with a global insurance and financial services organisation seeking a GSOC Manager to lead their Global Security Operations Center team.This role is perfect for an experienced incident response leader who wants to combine technical leadership with hands on delivery. You'll set the direction for enterprise-wide incident response, lead and mentor a small team of analysts, and remain close to the tools and technology rather than stepping back into a purely strategic function.Importantly, you will also be the go-to for senior stakeholders within the business, providing advice and solutions and acting as the SME for all things Incident Response.The RoleLead, coach and develop a small Global Security Operations team, including analysts and a threat hunter, while remaining hands on with technical investigations yourselfOwn and coordinate enterprise-wide cybersecurity incident investigations, ensuring effective threat mitigationSet technical direction on security alert monitoring and analysis, guiding the team through triage, root cause investigation and resolutionAct as the key escalation point for complex or high severity incidentsCommunicate cybersecurity incidents clearly to technical teams and senior stakeholders, including the CISO, ensuring a structured response approachBuild and mature incident response frameworks by leveraging industry best practices (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)Collect and analyse incident data to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategiesWork closely with threat intelligence teams to lift proactive defence measures and incident management capability across the functionEstablish credibility quickly with the team and stakeholders, building trust through hands on capability as much as leadershipAbout YouProven experience leading or mentoring a Security Operations Center or Incident Response team, while remaining hands on and close to the tools and tech, not removed from technical executionRecent, hands on incident response experience (within the last 5 years), across a broad range of security tools and platforms.Certifications in Microsoft security products, ServiceNow or related highly regardedStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate, respond to, and resolve security incidents in high-pressure environmentsDeep understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques, and defensive strategiesTechnical expertise in log analysis (network, Active Directory, DNS, firewalls, proxies, cloud technologies)Excellent communication skills, with proven experience managing senior stakeholders and engaging both technical teams and executivesLeadership qualities, capable of building team credibility fast, coaching and developing others, and acting as a trusted advisor in critical situationsExperience working in a complex, cross-functional, global team environment, ideally with exposure to follow-the-sun operations and financial servicesThis is an exciting opportunity to lead a high performing team in a cutting-edge cybersecurity environment where you can make a real impact, without giving up the technical work you enjoy. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today! 🚀