Security Operations and Engineering Lead

Harrington Starr are seeking a hands-on Security Operations and Engineering Lead for a global trading organization based in Sydney. This is a new role been created through expansion and offers an exciting blend of technical and strategic challenges. On a day to day basis the key accountabilities will include: Lead and develop a high-performing team of security engineers and analystsOversee daily security operations, including triage, investigation, and incident resolutionImprove processes and align with global standards, tooling, and practicesManage high-severity incidents, coordinating across technical and business teamsDrive automation to reduce manual effort and enhance detection and responseAct as the APAC point of contact for operational security and build strong stakeholder relationshipsContribute to the global security operations strategy and roadmap We are looking to speak to candidates who have the following experience: Extensive experience across EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, identity security, and cloud security tools. Proven ability to establish and enhance operational processes, including alerting, triage, incident response, playbooks, tooling, and escalation workflows. Strong understanding of SOC operations, including detection tuning/engineering, playbook creation, and maintaining operational runbooks. Experience leading or coordinating incident response activities across cross-functional teams. Track record of building and developing high-performing, collaborative teams in fast-paced environments. Promotes a culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Knowledge of cloud security (AWS and M365), identity management (Entra ID, SSO, conditional access), and data protection is desirable. Familiarity with automation using Python or PowerShell Please send your resume for immediate review