Title:  Senior Manager - Security Operations

• Lead end-to-end Security Operations across IT and OT, including SOC, threat management, incident response, vulnerability management, and platform security
• Lead and develop a growing team of 20+ across internal and partner resources
• Drive cyber risk reduction, resilience, and continuous improvement across detection, response, and preparedness capabilities

We bring the energy!

Through purpose and people — not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

Are you ready to defend the energy transition where it matters most?

We have an opportunity for a Senior Manager, Security Operations to define and execute AusNet’s security operations strategy — strengthening detection, response and resilience to cyber threats across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments

Reporting to the GM, Cyber Security, this role leads a multidisciplinary security operations function (20+ direct/indirect reports), partnering closely across Digital, OT/Engineering and business operations

What you’ll help deliver

In this senior leadership role, you’ll lead a portfolio of security operations services and capability building and uplift, including: 

• Security Operations Centre (SOC) leadership (24/7): ensuring effective monitoring, detection, triage, escalation and response across the enterprise
• Threat-led operations: operationalising threat intelligence, running threat hunting campaigns, and improving detection coverage aligned to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Risk reduction at scale: leading vulnerability and exposure management with risk-based prioritisation, remediation tracking and executive reporting
• Control validation: overseeing adversary simulation (red/purple teaming) to test real-world TTPs and uplift detection/response capability
• Major incident leadership: Leading and coordinating across stakeholders (including Legal and Communications as required), with strong post-incident review disciplines
• Crisis readiness: designing and running cyber exercises (tabletop, technical simulation and crisis management) and maturing preparedness aligned to obligations such as AESCSF and SOCI
• Technical governance: owning lifecycle governance for key security controls including network security controls (e.g., firewalls, NAC, micro-segmentation, Azure NSGs) and endpoint security direction (AV/EDR/allowlisting)

You’ll also define and track meaningful KPIs (e.g., MTTD/MTTR, false positives, coverage uplift), ensuring transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

You don’t need to check every box, however we’re looking for a strong combination of: 15+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years in senior security operations leadership managing teams

• Proven experience building and leading modern Security Operations (SOC, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, Purple Teaming, Detection Engineering, Automation ) in complex environments, underpinned by strong hands-on expertise
• Experience operating in high-threat environments (e.g. critical infrastructure or large-scale enterprise) with deep understanding of advanced adversaries, including nation-state threat actors and MITRE ATT&CK-aligned TTPs
• Demonstrated ability to lead major cyber incidents and crisis response, engaging senior stakeholders with confidence
• Threat-led approach to defence, with experience leveraging adversary simulation, proactive threat hunting, and intelligence-driven practices to strengthen detection and prevention capabilities.
• Experience across both IT and OT environments, including exposure to ICS/SCADA security
•  Strong external engagement experience with MSSPs, vendors, and government/sector bodies (e.g. ASD/ACSC/AEMO)
• Track record of improving organisational resilience through crisis preparedness and exercising
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, IEC 62443) or equivalent experience
• Leadership style that is decisive, pragmatic, and people-focused, with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams

The AusNet experience is all about…  

• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.  

• Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our communities and customers.  

• Being part of a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through.  

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you. 

At AusNet, we bring the energy!  Ready to make your impact? Apply now!