Security Operations Team Leader (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Security Operations Team Leader (Cybersecurity): Leading global security operations and incident response capability with an accent on operational excellence, resilience, and continuous improvement. Focus on overseeing 24/7 cyber incident management, driving SOC2 Type II certification, and aligning operations with NIST standards.

Location: Hybrid (Sydney/Parramatta, Australia)

Company

hirify.global is an international insurer with over 13,000 employees operating across 26 countries.

What you will do

• Lead global security operations and 24/7 incident response services.
• Drive consistent security operations and incident response processes across all regions.
• Oversee cyber incident management, including escalation and executive reporting.
• Drive SOC2 Type II certification and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Develop reporting and metrics for executive leadership and the Board.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned to NIST and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in security operations and incident response.
• Proven leadership experience managing global or distributed teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of security technologies, infrastructure, and cloud (Azure, AWS).
• Experience with structured security frameworks like NIST and SOC2.
• Ability to communicate with senior leadership and technical stakeholders.
• Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure incident response scenarios.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of SIEM platforms for detection and triage.
• Understanding of AI-driven threat detection capabilities.
• Experience with DevSecOps integration into detection and response.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model to enhance work/life balance.
• Gender-equal flexible leave (18 weeks) for new parents, including paid super.
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching and confidential counseling.
• Access to nutritional, financial, and legal advice.
• Inclusive workplace culture with recognized diversity and equity programs.