Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations

Job Description

Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations Cuscal is a payments & regulated data services provider in Australia. Since 1966 we have enabled banks, corporates and fintechs to better serve and connect with their customers. Cuscal – where curiosity and expertise are rewarded. Be part of a smaller team taking on a bigger role – a role where your curiosity, your energy, and your ambition are rewarded. You’ll grow with us in an unconventional way where sideways develops you as much as up; where voices are heard and ideas are tested, and new things are created in fast-paced and efficient ways. Where your expertise and excellence are seen and valued. Job Description We are looking for a Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations to assume a critical leadership role, steering a multidisciplinary team tasked with fortifying our payment and data services infrastructure. What is this role about? As the Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations, you will drive the development and execution of sophisticated security operations strategies that align with Cuscal's risk tolerance, regulatory mandates, and overarching business goals. Your role is central to ensuring the operational resilience of our services amidst an evolving threat landscape. Here’s some more insight into what you’ll work on: Develop and implement a comprehensive cyber security operations strategy & roadmap aligned with Cuscal’s risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and business goals. Enhance operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, and ensuring timely risk mitigation. Cultivate and sustain strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. As a trusted advisor, effectively communicate complex security concepts into actionable insights, ensuring stakeholders are informed and confident in the security measures in place. Oversee all aspects of cyber operations, from threat intelligence to incident response, ensuring proactive risk management and robust defences. Develop, execute and maintain a threat intelligence-driven approach to prioritize and address the most significant risks ensuring targeted and effective defences. Guarantee the transparent and timely communication of security operation status, incidents, and potential risks to key stakeholders, including executive leadership and external partners. Qualifications What can you bring? You have a broad knowledge of security technologies and products (e.g., SIEM systems, security analytics, end-point protection solutions, firewall technology, IPS, WAF, FIM, etc.). 10+ years of progressive experience in Cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on security operations, threat detection, and response. Ability to navigate the challenges of a varied role in a dynamic organisation. Ability to identify tasks and activities required to meet project requirements and to set goals and priorities in line with business objectives. Ability to contribute to short, medium, and long-term planning and effectively promote ideas. Extensive experience in SIEM, Security Analytics, AV, Log Management. Strong knowledge of security standards and frameworks including ISO27001, PCI DSS, and NIST. Additional Information Why Cuscal? We are in the rapidly evolving world of payments, and we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. We support our colleagues with flexible work arrangements through our hybrid model whilst also offering a wide range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health & wellbeing benefits. Next Step If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Let’s explore who you are and what drives you. We’d love to share our vision for the future of the payments sector. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any Cuscal employee, location or address. #J-18808-Ljbffr