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Lead Engineer, Cyber Security, Incident and Threat Responder

Surry Hills, New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead a team in identifying, investigating, and responding to cyber security incidents across the organization's technology environment to reduce impact and improve defensive posture.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Engineer, Cyber Security Incident and Threat Responder

Builds

Incident response processes, detection strategies, and automated remediation workflows

Domain

Cyber Security / Incident Response / Threat Intelligence

Required skills

Incident response leadership, complex technical analysis, threat actor TTPs knowledge, cloud security (AWS), scripting (Python/Go/Ruby), host-based security, network attack identification, SIEM platforms, security frameworks (NIST/ISO/GDPR)

Preferred skills

Forensic certifications (GCFA/GCFE/CFCE/CDFE/CHFI), advanced threat detection research, automation/orchestration integration

Technologies

AWS, RHEL, Ubuntu, Windows Server, SIEM platforms, Python, Go, Ruby

Responsibilities

Lead internal incident response engagements to mitigate and remediate cyber threats; conduct complex technical analysis and develop evidence-based conclusions; monitor and investigate internal/external threats; correlate data sources to determine remediation strategies; establish high standards for incident documentation and post-incident reviews; drive continuous improvement in detection and response approaches; research evolving attacker techniques; communicate incidents effectively to stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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