Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Information & Communication Technology
Job location:
Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113
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Job reference number: 107087
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $158393.0-$177399.0
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You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.
You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. Our records and datasets are vast and varied. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats. You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.
In this role, you'll:
Work as part of a team delivering cyber defence, threat detection, and incident response for critical government transport systems, this role leads the rapid identification, containment, and resolution of cyber security incidents while strengthening organisational resilience through proactive detection and continuous improvement.
This role will see you leading end-to-end incident response, developing and tuning SIEM/EDR/SOAR detection content, and driving proactive threat hunting and vulnerability analysis to identify emerging risks.
You will manage key relationships with MSSPs, vendors, and government partners, and deliver post-incident insights that improve detection, response, and recovery in a 24×7 operational environment.
This role is based in Macquarie Park and you will work in a hybrid environment.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You will enhance cyber defence capability, improve response efficiency, and uplift monitoring and detection maturity across complex systems in a high-pressure environment.
Your strong experience in cyber incident response, threat detection, and security operations across enterprise, government, or critical infrastructure environments will see you confidently manage complex incidents and improve defensive capability.
You’re recognised as a technically strong cyber security practitioner, skilled in incident response, threat hunting, and detection engineering, and experienced in SIEM/EDR environments operating under time-critical conditions.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday, 16th of July 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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