A leading Australian financial services organisation is seeking a hands-on Information Security Manager to uplift cyber maturity and build a strong, practical security function across cloud and core platforms . This is a high-velocity environment where success comes from clear prioritisation, rapid execution and continuous improvement . With the hiring manager due to commence paternity leave in the coming months, this is a high-priority hire —they need someone who can step in quickly, own work end-to-end, and drive outcomes in a lean team. What you’ll be doing Drive cyber maturity uplift across Essential Eight, NIST CSF and maintain ISO27001:2022 alignment Build and run a pragmatic security program across identity, network, data and application security Shift from traditional vulnerability management to exposure management Lead design, implementation and continuous improvement of cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Appian and OutSystems Drive adoption of Security as Code, DevSecOps and data security practices across delivery teams Own and mature cloud security tooling: CSPM, CWPP, DSPM and container security Oversee key security controls/tooling, including: Microsoft security stack (Entra ID, Sentinel, Defender), Azure Policy Cloudflare (WAF/edge protection, rules, logging/integration) Proofpoint, Traceable Palo Alto Networks Qualys Oversee MSSP/SOC outcomes through metrics, incident reporting, continuous improvement and service governance What you’ll bring (must-haves) Strong background in Cyber Security Engineering Security Operations Proven experience uplifting security maturity and controls ( Essential Eight / NIST CSF / ISO27001 ) Experience leading cloud security controls/tooling and embedding security into engineering delivery Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment— prioritise, execute, iterate Strong stakeholder engagement: able to simplify risk and drive practical decisions Calm, decisive incident leadership with clear communication Nice to have Experience driving adoption of security policies/standards and refining them as environments evolve Familiarity with Snowflake/Appian/OutSystems security patterns Experience with Cloudflare WAF tuning, bot/DDoS controls, and SIEM integration What’s on offer Permanent role with a leading financial services organisation $160–$170k base super North Sydney location, hybrid (3 days onsite) High-impact role with autonomy and visibility Apply If you’re an outcomes-led Security Manager who can run initiatives end-to-end in a lean team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion. Apply for This Job
