Senior Manager - Cyber Defence Operations

Let’s create a more sociable future together

At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!

• Be a part of the Cyber Leadership team 
• Hybrid ways of working
• Team discounts across Endeavour Group

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the Cyber Defence Operations function within our cybersecurity team. This role reports directly to the CISO and part of the Cyber Leadership team, and is responsible for overseeing a number of critical security domains, including Security Operations Centre, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineering. 

The Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organisation’s technology and data assets and enhancing the overall cybersecurity posture.

Sound good? Read on.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

• Leading the Cyber Defence Operations function and responsible for defining Endeavour's cyber defence strategy to protect the organisation from ongoing and upcoming threats.

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine the Cyber Defence strategy to enhance our detection, response, and containment capabilities. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SOC, ensuring timely and effective incident response and management. Lead the team in responding to cyber incidents and serve as the primary escalation point for complex incidents.

• Lead and mentor the team across the SOC, Threat Intelligence, and Detection Engineering functions. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Lead the Threat Intelligence function to proactively identify, analyse, and disseminate relevant threat information. 

• Lead the Detection Engineering team in creating, tuning, and maintaining advanced detection rules, use cases, and playbooks. Drive the development of innovative solutions to improve our visibility and alerting capabilities.

• Collaborate with Corporate Technology, Digital & Data and business operations teams to ensure security is integrated throughout the organisation. Present regular updates on cyber defence posture, incidents, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all three functions. Optimise workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and leverage new technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Now let’s talk about you: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

• Deep expertise in SOC operations, incident response, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK). Solid understanding of threat intelligence lifecycle and detection engineering principles.

• Strong working knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS18, ISO 27001, and privacy/regulatory standards

• Experience with security tools and technologies, such as SIEM/SOAR (Azure Sentinel), Crowdstrike EDR, .

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across business units and executive leadership.

Desirable 

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

The benefits are good too! 

• We offer flexible working in every sense
• An exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubs
• Monthly meeting-free days 
• Your health and wellbeing is your most important asset, and as one of our valued team members, it’s our first priority. You will have a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big.

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll.  

We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.

Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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