At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead incident response and proactive threat hunting in a collaborative cyber defence team.
- Company: Join a large enterprise with a strong focus on cyber security and teamwork.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while mentoring junior engineers.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in cyber security with expertise in detection and response.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Hybrid working model ,
Large Enterprise environment - collaborative team .
About the Role
We’re seeking a
Senior Cyber Security Consultant – Detection & Response Engineer to join our client’s growing Cyber Defense team. This role sits within the
- Assurance pillar
- one of four key areas in our client’s cyber defense strategy and plays a critical part in proactive threat hunting and incident response.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute incident response (IR) activities—this is a mandatory skillset .
- Conduct proactive threat hunting and detection across enterprise environments.
- Serve as an escalation point in the on-call roster
(approx. once per quarter).
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability uplift (desirable).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve detection and response tooling.
- Contribute to the development of playbooks, runbooks, and automation strategies.
- Support the team in building a strong cyber assurance culture.
About You
10+ years of experience in cyber security, with a strong focus on detection and response.
- Proven experience in incident response and threat hunting.
- Strong problem solving skills and accountability mindset.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to hit the ground running .
- Hands‑on experience with security tools is highly desirable.
- Culture fit is key – we’re looking for someone dependable, collaborative, and proactive.
- This role is being recruited in partnership by Recruitment Practice Lead
- Doug Hitos
- & Lead Recruiter
Aparna Sharma .
Doug & Aparna share more than 25 years IT recruitment experience.
Both have been successful throughout their careers in placing the right candidate for the right job.
To find out more about this opportunity, please apply now. We are in a position where our client can make an informed decision at speed to capture the best available candidates.
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Peoplebank and
Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
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Senior Cyber Defence Engineer in North Sydney employer: Peoplebank
Peoplebank is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while working alongside industry experts on transformative projects that make a real impact. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance as you contribute to cutting-edge digital manufacturing solutions.
