Lead Cyber Security Consultant

Data#3


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Brisbane, Queensland
Contract type: Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and outgoing Lead Cyber Security Consultant to join our growing team in Brisbane. This is a customer-facing, hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, solving complex security challenges, and taking ownership of outcomes. You will play a strategic and technical leadership role across advanced cybersecurity operations, major security programs, and multi-cloud environments.


Please note: Australian Citizenship is required for this role.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic cybersecurity engagements, developing strong relationships with client stakeholders, including C-Suite and Board-level executives
  • Design and deliver comprehensive cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIS2, and NCSC CAF
  • Manage large, complex deployments of SIEM and XDR tools, including QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, Datadog, and Google Chronicle
  • Advise clients on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) matters, ensuring effective security alignment with business goals
  • Drive a multi-cloud security strategy across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments
  • Oversee critical incident management, complex threat analysis, and strategic reporting
  • Present clear, compelling cybersecurity insights to senior client stakeholders
  • Mentor and coach junior consultants and contribute to internal capability growth


Required Technical Skills

  • Expertise in strategic cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF (800-53), NCSC CAF, NIS2
  • Advanced capabilities with enterprise-level SIEM/XDR/SOAR platforms (QRadar, Sentinel, Datadog, Chronicle
  • Advanced knowledge and practical experience with multi-cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) in the managed services environment
  • Proven capability in incident handling, threat intelligence, and strategic security consulting


Training and Certifications

  • EC-Council C-CISO or equivalent executive cybersecurity certification
  • CREST CPTIA (Practitioner Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • SANS GCIH (Certified Incident Handler)
  • Datadog Cloud SIEM Certification
  • Google Chronicle SIEM Certification
  • Advanced Multi-cloud Security Certification (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • CISM, CISSP or CRISC – or equivalent


Soft Skills We Value

  • Thought leadership and innovative problem-solving
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
  • Advanced conflict resolution abilities
  • Project/program management expertise
  • A passion for mentoring and uplifting others
  • An outgoing, energetic personality with a genuine enthusiasm for cybersecurity and client success



Please submit your resume via the Apply button. To find out more, please email Shams at [email protected] or for a confidential chat, call 0422 240 069

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