Senior Incident Response Specialist

Job Description

This range is provided by Decipher Bureau. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$170,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Decipher Bureau Cyber Security Specialist | AISA NSW Executive Committee | Helping Build Australia's Best Cyber Security Teams Are you an experienced DFIR professional looking to transition into a more strategic role? This is an exciting opportunity to enhance cyber defense operations, improve incident response processes, and influence security strategies within a large Australian organisation. Company: We are partnering with a leading ASX-listed organisation that is customer-focused and innovation-led. Join an elite cyber security team that specialises in incident response, threat intelligence, and defensive operations across the enterprise. Your Role: We are looking for a Senior Defensive Response Specialist to play a crucial role in strengthening cyber defence operations and improving incident response capabilities. You will act as a bridge between the Threat Intelligence and Incident Response teams while mentoring a technical incident response analyst and collaborating across business units. You will have the opportunity to shape cyber defence strategies, respond to critical cyber incidents as they arise, and drive proactive defensive security improvements. Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert for cyber incident response, supporting divisions that lack in-house technical expertise. Investigate, analyse, and align incidents with the MITRE ATT&CK framework to ensure clear, actionable recommendations. Collaborate with IT and security teams to provide deep insights into cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques. Lead and coordinate post-incident reviews, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into security improvements. Provide mentorship and leadership to analysts, fostering skill development and knowledge-sharing. Develop standardised protocols and playbooks to enhance response effectiveness and prevention strategies. Influence cyber defence strategies and risk mitigation efforts across various departments. Work discreetly and professionally, demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills and emotional intelligence. Required Skills: Incident Response expertise, including post-incident reviews, investigative processes, and cyber threat analysis. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior stakeholders effectively, including presenting IR reports. Experience working in both an MSSP company and an Enterprise environment is preferred. Play a pivotal role in strengthening an enterprise-wide incident response and cyber defense function. Work with industry-leading experts in a collaborative and supportive environment. WFH Hybrid arrangements. Training and professional development opportunities. Location: Melbourne preferred, open to Sydney or Perth. This is a key role within the cyber defense team, supporting threat intelligence and incident response functions while serving as the trusted second-in-command to the Cyber Resilience Lead. If you're passionate about Incident Response and looking to transition into a more strategic role, this is an opportunity worth exploring! How to apply: Click apply or submit your CV to Jasmine McCrudden - Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Banking, Technology, Information and Media, and Financial Services #J-18808-Ljbffr