Manager Cyber Defence

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Global Networks & Technology - Security & Operations is responsible for Telstra's security and operations, protecting Telstra's assets and infrastructure.
• About You
• 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).
• As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
• We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.
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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

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