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Senior Manager, Cyber Detection Automation and ToolingSydney, NSW, AustraliaJob DescriptionHow will I help?The Information Security Senior Manager within the Cyber Detection, Automation and Tooling function plays a pivotal dual role in both technical leadership and people leadership. This role ensures operational excellence, drives capability uplift, and delivers strategic security value across the organization. It oversees detection and automation streams, aligning cyber operations with business objectives and integrating tools, people, and processes into a cohesive, secure, and high-performing environment.Your key responsibilities include:Detection Stream :Maintain expert-level proficiency with detection tools such as SIEM, EDR, and log management platforms.Lead the identification, assessment, and implementation of new detection technologies and platform enhancements.Continuously evolve detection capabilities through innovation, automation, and best practice methodologies.Expand knowledge into adjacent domains, including Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, DevOps, and cloud security practices.Mentor and coach team members, supporting career growth through feedback and development plans.Manage detection operations, ensuring service quality, performance metrics, and SLA compliance.Automation Stream :Achieve proficiency in automation platforms (e.g., SOAR), scripting, APIs, and workflows.Lead the architecture, integration, and deployment of automation solutions to increase efficiency and reduce response times.Maintain the automation knowledge repository to foster a scalable engineering culture.Strengthen engineering skills in domains such as development, infrastructure, networking, and configuration management.Mentor junior staff, encouraging experimentation and measured risk-taking.Lead strategic programs on scalable security automation, including phishing triage, alert correlation, and response orchestration.Align CDAT initiatives with business risk tolerance and organizational goals.Foster a high-trust, psychologically safe team environment that supports innovation.Provide guidance as the primary escalation point for technical and operational issues.Collaborate with governance, architecture, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure aligned security programs.What do I need?Proficiency with core tooling: SIEM, EDR, SOAR, scripting tools.Experience in integration and solution architecture for detection and response ecosystems.Operational expertise in tuning, alert fidelity, and performance evaluation.Strategic planning skills for capability uplift through maturity assessments and roadmaps.Understanding of the evolving threat landscape and aligning capabilities with external risks and adversary techniques.Whats it like to work there?We are a collaborative team passionate about making a difference for our customers and communities. At Westpac, creating impact, unlocking passions, and achieving transformative success stories are our goals.We offer competitive remuneration, a great culture, and a wide range of employee benefits to support work/life balance, growth, and well-being.We empower you to shape your career through upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities.As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds, ages, genders, and abilities. For questions about the recruitment process, please email us.#J-18808-Ljbffr