Head of Cyber Security Operations

Job description

Downer is seeking a highly experienced Head of Cyber Security Operations to lead and manage our cyber security operations across Australia, New Zealand, and international regions. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will be accountable for running, evolving, and modernising cyber security operations across a complex, federated organisation operating in regulated and critical environments. This includes owning the cyber security operations from strategy and design through to build, run, and continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on leadership role for a senior cyber professional who has built and led large‑scale cyber operations, commanded major incidents, and can operate confidently at executive and levels while remaining grounded in technical and operational reality. Key Responsibilities: Cyber Security Operations Leadership: - Own and lead the enterprise cyber security operations function. - Ensure cyber operations are resilient, measurable, and outcome‑driven, aligned to business risk and operational priorities. - Establish clear performance metrics and service outcomes across internal teams and strategic partners. Trusted Business Partner: - Act as...