Permanent

Queensland, Brisbane City

IT

Security

AU$160000 - AU$186000 per annum + plus superannuation

Chelsey Costello

chelsey@talenza.com.au

21-05-2026

BBBH21275

Talenza have exclusively partnered with a Mission focused financial services firm to find a Cyber Security Lead (Detect & Respond) to join a growing in-house Security Operations capability within a large, complex and highly regulated environment.

This role is ideal for someone who has progressed through SOC and Incident Response environments and is now looking to step into a position where they can help shape the future direction of a modern security operations function.

Rather than purely operational alert handling, the focus of this role is on uplifting cyber maturity, improving detection and response capability, mentoring analysts, and driving operational excellence across the SOC.

You'll join an organisation with strong executive support for cyber security, genuine investment in capability uplift, and a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

You will play a key role across:

• Leading and mentoring a small SOC team
• Improving detection and response maturity
• Developing and refining playbooks and operational processes
• Driving automation and orchestration initiatives
• Supporting incident response and escalation activities
• Enhancing SIEM and detection engineering capability
• Working closely with internal stakeholders across the business

• Microsoft security ecosystem including Sentinel and Defender
• In-house SOC capability undergoing continued uplift and maturity growth
• Hybrid working environment
• Strong focus on learning, development and continuous improvement

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Strong experience across Security Operations and Incident Response
• Previous experience mentoring or leading junior analysts/engineers
• Exposure to Microsoft security technologies including Sentinel and Defender
• Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify technical concepts
• Experience operating within regulated or enterprise environments
• A collaborative and solutions-focused leadership style

This role will suit someone who enjoys building capability, developing people, and contributing to a long-term cyber security strategy - not just managing BAU operations.

• Permanent opportunity within a growing cyber function
• Above-market salary package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunity to help shape and mature an internal SOC capability
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture

📍 Candidates must be based in Queensland or willing to relocate.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or reach out directly.