About the Consultancy
Join a leading international consultancy delivering enterprise‑scale cyber security, infrastructure, and technology transformation programs across critical infrastructure, utilities, and regulated industries globally. Our teams operate at the forefront of security operations, helping organisations strengthen resilience, uplift capability, and respond rapidly to evolving cyber threats.
About the End Client
The end client is a major organisation operating within critical infrastructure, where cyber security, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance are paramount. This role supports a high‑profile security operations environment with strong executive visibility and real‑world impact.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Security Technical Lead to act as the Security Operations Lead, overseeing day‑to‑day security operations while driving uplift across people, process, and technology.
You will lead a hybrid onshore/offshore security operations team, manage escalations, influence vendor roadmaps, and work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure fast issue resolution and cohesive service delivery across security domains.
This is a Melbourne‑based contract role, requiring 3–4 days onsite.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Security Operations Lead, owning operational delivery across security services.
- Lead and manage a hybrid onshore/offshore security operations team.
- Drive operational uplift initiatives across tooling, processes, and service delivery.
- Manage and resolve high‑priority incidents and escalations.
- Work closely with vendors and system integrators to shape and influence security roadmaps.
- Partner with client stakeholders to ensure rapid issue resolution and clear communication.
- Ensure consistent, high‑quality security service delivery across multiple technology domains.
- Support security operations within a critical infrastructure and regulatory environment.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Security Technologies
- Firewalls & Network Security: Cisco ASA / Firepower, Palo Alto
- Proxies & Secure Web Gateways: Prisma (preferred), Zscaler
- VPN & Remote Access: GlobalProtect, Cisco AnyConnect, SSL / IPSec
- Load Balancers: F5 BIG‑IP, Citrix ADC
- Microsegmentation: Illumio (preferred), VMware NSX, Cisco Tetration
- NAC & Zero Trust: Cisco ISE (preferred), Aruba ClearPass
- Threat Detection & EDR: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (preferred), CrowdStrike, SentinelOne
- Proven experience leading managed security service operations in a hybrid delivery model.
- Strong background in security incident management, escalation handling, and service governance.
- Experience working closely with system integrators in managed security services.
- Prior experience within the utilities or critical infrastructure sector(highly preferred).
- Strong understanding of the SOCI Act and operating within regulated environments.
- Melbourne‑based, with the ability to meet onsite requirements.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel
- Experience with IBM QRadar
- Deep Palo Alto firewall expertise
What’s on Offer?
- Senior security leadership role within a critical infrastructure environment.
- High‑impact contract with strong operational and strategic influence.
- Work with an international consultancy recognised for security delivery excellence.
- Exposure to modern security tooling, Zero Trust, and large‑scale MSS environments.
- Competitive contract rate reflective of senior technical leadership.
How to Apply
Please upload your CV to apply. Suitable candidates will be contacted with next steps and may be required to complete additional selection criteria.
For further information, contact:
📞 Farbar Siddiq – 0489 922 211
📧 farbars@whizdom.com.au
Candidates must be willing to undergo relevant pre‑employment and security screening as required.
