Manager Cyber Defence

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 25 June 2026 11:59pm Job Title Manager Cyber Defence Job Summary As a Security -Senior Lead, you play a critical role in ensuring that Telstra provides an industry leading secure ecosystem for employees and customers.

You use your strong people skills, business experience and extensive technical expertise in cyber security and technology to lead a highly skilled team of security specialists to identify, anticipate, respond to and resolve security threats.

You are a recognised subject matter expert, collaborative partner and trusted advisor by our employees, partners and customers. The work you do underpins Telstra’s competitive advantage and ability to provide a superior customer experience.

Job Description Who We Are We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice. Candidates must be Australian Citizens and must have the ability to obtain a NV1 clearance.

What We Offer Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business. Purchased annual leave scheme Additional Telstra day off Additional 30% off Telstra products and services Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) What You’ll Do Global Networks & Technology - Security & Operations is responsible for Telstra's security and operations, protecting Telstra's assets and infrastructure.

As a leader in our Cyber Security team, you’ll manage a group of Information and Cyber Security Analysts responsible for protecting Telstra’s systems, applications and networks from compromise, theft and damage. You’ll provide critical assurance that customer data and services are secure, reinforcing Telstra’s position as a trusted partner.

Additionally, you’ll drive the ongoing growth and innovation of our Cyber Detection and Response (CDR) offering, ensuring it remains aligned with modern and emerging security technologies and practices. About You A collaborative and forward-thinking leader, you bring the ability to inspire teams with a clear vision while driving accountability and high performance.

You empower others to make decisions, coach for growth, and foster an inclusive, high-performing environment. With strong technical expertise in cyber security and networks, you apply data-led insights to anticipate change and deliver secure, customer-focused outcomes at pace.

Essential Proven experience managing or leading a Security Operations Centre in a large enterprise or critical infrastructure environment Demonstrated ability to run 24x7 SOC operations, including roster management, handover quality, and operational resilience Experience managing incident triage, investigation, escalation, and recovery across multiple severity levels Clear understanding of the end‑to‑end incident lifecycle Hands‑on experience leading major cyber incidents, including: Decision‑making under pressure Executive and stakeholder communications Coordination across technology, risk, legal, and business teams Works well in a complex, fast‑paced operational environment and is motivated by solving challenging problems with real business impact.

Australian Citizen with NV1 Clearance or ability to obtain it. Will obtain an Australian Federal Police Check. We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India). When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated.

We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

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