Security Capabilities Lead

Location: Australia (Flexible)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

12 Nov 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Security Capabilities Lead

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Security Capabilities Lead, you will operate as an individual contributor, playing a key role in strengthening the resilience, effectiveness and ongoing evolution of Telstra's cyber security technology landscape.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You’ll Do

Product & Technology - Cyber Security protects Telstra's networks, systems, and data from cyber threats.

As the Security Capabilities Lead, you'll work alongside architects, engineers and operational teams to strengthen and evolve Telstra's cyber security capabilities, helping protect critical services and improve resilience across the business. You'll identify opportunities to innovate, simplify and enhance security technologies while influencing outcomes across complex technology environments and help shape the cyber security roadmap. You understand security trends and AI-driven capabilities which you put into practice to deliver stronger security outcomes and business value.

Responsibilities include:

• Help assess and improve the resilience and design, implementation, and operation of Telstra’s cyber security technologies and systems.
• Work closely with Telstra’s security architects and engineers to identify and help implement new and innovative technologies and ways of working to simplify and improve the way Telstra delivers and operates cyber security systems.
• Help guide the development of Telstra’s cyber security technology roadmap to align with Telstra’s key business priorities and to meet strategic challenges presented by the changing cyber threat environment.
• Collaborate with high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of emerging security cyber trends and technologies, mentoring team members and sharing knowledge.
• Partner effectively with counterparts and team members to bring together inputs, shape coherent narratives and prepare clear, executive-level materials that support decision-making and stakeholder alignment.

About You

You are a strategic cyber security professional with experience shaping security technologies, roadmaps and outcomes in complex environments. You build strong relationships, work effectively across engineering and operational teams, and use data-driven insights to influence decisions and drive meaningful improvements. With a keen interest in emerging technologies, including AI-driven security capabilities, you're adaptable, forward-thinking and passionate about continuous improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 5-7 years' experience in cyber security and/or engineering environments.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships across business, technical and industry stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with experience engaging and influencing senior leaders and executives.
• Ability to clearly communicate cyber threats, risks and business impacts to diverse audiences.
• Critical thinker with a track record of solving complex problems and delivering effective outcomes.
• Experience delivering initiatives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification.

Desirable:

• Deep experience across a variety of technologies.
• Able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge and use of Telstra’s business planning, performance and Game Plan way of working.
• Knowledge of current trends & focus within the Security industry.

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We know diverse teams deliver better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported — regardless of gender, background, or ability.

 

We strongly encourage women and gender-diverse people to apply and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments to the recruitment process.