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About the Role

Define and evolve the technology, platforms, use cases, and processes that power Macquarie Cloud Services' Security Operations Centre (SOC). Provide technical vision and leadership to detect, respond to, and remediate cyber threats at scale. Act as the technical authority, guiding analysts, engineers, and stakeholders while improving managed security services. Shape security strategy, evaluate threats, design new capabilities, and ensure customer protection.

Responsibilities

Define the strategy, technology roadmap, platforms and operational processes that underpin Macquarie's Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Design and evolve managed security services including SIEM-as-a-Service, Extended Detection & Response (XDR), Global Secure Access and Microsoft Security solutions.
Act as the technical authority for the Microsoft Security stack, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Entra ID and Zero Trust architectures.
Design, enhance and continuously improve security use cases, detections, dashboards, playbooks and response workflows to improve threat detection, response and operational effectiveness.
Provide guidance to customers on security strategy, cyber maturity and security framework alignment, including the ACSC Essential Eight, NIST, ISM and ISO27001.
Provide architectural leadership and technical guidance to SOC analysts, security engineers and other technical stakeholders.
Evaluate emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security advisories, assessing the impact on customer environments and recommending mitigation strategies.
Drive continuous improvement across security monitoring, threat detection, automation and incident response through innovation and operational excellence.
Support customer engagements, technical workshops, solution design discussions and strategic security conversations.
Collaborate with Product, Operations and Engineering teams to shape the future direction of Macquarie's Managed Security Practice.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of learning, innovation and technical excellence.

Requirements

Significant experience in Cyber Security Architecture, Security Engineering or a senior technical security leadership role.
Strong architecture and solution design experience across enterprise, MSP, consulting or vendor environments.
Deep expertise across the Microsoft Security stack, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Entra ID, Global Secure Access and Zero Trust principles.
Strong hands-on experience building and optimising Microsoft Sentinel detections, analytics rules, workbooks, automation and SOC processes.
Strong understanding of Security Operations Centre (SOC) design, detection engineering, threat management and security operations processes.
Hands-on experience with enterprise SIEM platforms and modern security operations practices.
Experience designing security use cases, response playbooks, automation opportunities and operational frameworks.
Strong understanding of cyber threats, adversary tactics and security frameworks including ACSC Essential Eight, NIST, ISO27001, ISM, SABSA or TOGAF.
In-depth networking knowledge across Layers 3-7, including protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS and SMTP.
Experience with scripting, automation and analytics technologies including KQL, Python, PowerShell or similar.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
A passion for Cyber Security, innovation and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to mentor and uplift technical teams within a high-performing environment.
Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

Skills

Cyber Security Architecture
Security Engineering
Technical Security Leadership
Architecture
Solution Design
Microsoft Security Stack
Microsoft Sentinel
Defender XDR
Defender for Endpoint
Defender for Identity
Defender for Office 365
Entra ID
Global Secure Access
Zero Trust
SIEM
Security Operations
Threat Management
Detection Engineering
Networking (Layers 3-7)
HTTP
HTTPS
SMTP
KQL
Python
PowerShell
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication
Mentoring
Innovation
Continuous Improvement

Location

Australia

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

About the Company

Macquarie Cloud Services are the Australian specialists in cloud services for business and government.
Locally owned and operated, with an industry-leading customer service model, we’re trusted by our customers to provide the services that enable their business success.
Australia's #1 Great Place to Work in Technology for 2026.
Australia’s #1 Great Place to Work for two consecutive years.
Great Place to Work Certified for three years running.
Named a Global Winner of the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the third year in a row.
The #1 Managed Services Cloud business in Australia.
Highest Net Promoter Score on the ASX.
World's best customer experience & crowned in 2020 at the World Communications Awards.
Enjoy being part of a driven team with a collaborative culture that values decision-makers and action.
Accelerate your career through learning and development opportunities - Gallup strengths-based training, defined career pathways and fantastic internal mobility opportunities across the group.