Job Description

Company :

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

Lead the frontline of cyber defence for a global industrial leader.

As our Manager – Cyber Operations, you’ll shape and elevate a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, driving smarter threat detection and rapid response across IT and OT environments—while harnessing AI and automation to deliver real, measurable impact where it matters most.

This role will be a hybrid role working at both our Melbourne Street (South Brisbane) and Kerry Road (Archerfield) branches.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a safety-first, high-performance team aligned to business priorities
• Drive SOC operations delivering 24/7 monitoring, detection and response
• Improve key metrics (MTTD, MTTR) and overall security performance
• Manage SOC vendors, SLAs and cost optimisation
• Implement AI and automation to enhance detection and response
• Oversee and optimise security tools and platforms
• Lead incident response and strengthen threat detection capabilities
• Ensure integration and visibility across IT and OT environments
• Deliver clear reporting on risk, performance and outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement, compliance and SOC transformation

Who We Are

Sime is a partner of choice for some of the world’s best brands in the Industrial and Motors sectors. With operations in 17 countries and territories and a strong footprint in Asia Pacific, we continue to grow, delivering sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high-performance standards and good corporate governance.

Why Sime?

You’ll have access to:

• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role.
• Competitive remuneration package and annual salary reviews.
• Access to growth opportunities at a regional, national, and international level through our global Sime network.
• Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Employee discounts, rewards, and incentive programs.
• Paid parental leave options.
• Salary continuance insurance.
• Free on-site parking.

About You

A successful teammate will have experience in:

• Tertiary qualifications in IT or Business
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• SOC experience is essential
• Aligned industry experience is desirable
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and adaptability to effectively operate across global environments
• Proven experience managing third party vendors
• Hands-on experience administering and optimizing enterprise security tools such as Darktrace, Delinea, EDR/XDR platforms, SIEM, NDR, or equivalent technologies
• Direct experience implementing AI/ML-based security detection and SOAR automation platforms with measurable MTTD/MTTR improvements

To Apply: Hit the ‘Apply Now’ button

Enquiries: Please call 1300 071 618

Contact Person: Brianna Smith – Brianna.l.smith@hastingsdeering.com.au