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Security Operations Lead - Senior Consultant or Manager
The Opportunity
As a Cyber Defence Technical Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end technical and delivery leadership of cyber security engagements across EY clients, with a particular focus on Security Operations Centre (SOC) and cyber defence services.
You will operate as the primary responsible owner for assigned engagements to shape technical direction, manage delivery, and act as the senior point of contact for clients. The role combines deep security domain knowledge, delivery management, and client leadership, and is suited to professionals who are comfortable owning outcomes rather than contributing to individual workstreams.
This position is best suited to experienced cyber practitioners who have operated as engagement leads, SOC leads, or technical delivery managers in complex environments.
Your key responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end technical leadership across SOC and cyber defence engagements (monitoring, detection, response, threat hunting and security engineering).
- Own technical direction and quality—reviewing and challenging approaches, designs, and outputs to ensure they are risk-based, operationally viable, and aligned to client maturity.
- Lead engagement delivery to ensure work progresses predictably, dependencies are managed, and outcomes are usable and supportable.
- Act as the senior client-facing escalation point, leading operational forums and providing clear, credible technical updates and context.
- Identify, manage, and escalate technical, operational, and delivery risks in line with agreed governance, maintaining continuity of context across teams and stakeholders.
Skills and attributes for success
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or related discipline; relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, Security+) highly regarded.
- 5-8 years’ experience in SOC / cyber defence roles with demonstrated progression in responsibility and leadership.
- Proven capability in security monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting, including threat intelligence analysis and hypothesis-driven investigations.
- Strong technical depth across SIEM/SOAR and endpoint/network security tooling, plus scripting/automation to improve operational efficiency.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills—able to lead teams, work under pressure, and engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.
- Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
- Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
- A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access upto additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally ey.com/au/benefits
- Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation depending on your skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous
Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
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