- Full-time permanent role based in Brisbane or Canberra
- Attractive remuneration package, with salary negotiable for the successful candidate
Our Leaders
Leaders at Airservices demonstrate our Leadership Standard in the way they Know, Focus and Value our people every day. Our leaders role model our values of Safe always, Service first, Love what we do, Work as one, Own it to connect people with their world safely.
An Airservices leader leads inclusively, thinks strategically, collaborates and communicates with impact to deliver outcomes that support our culture of trust, care and accountability.
The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.
Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.
We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.
Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.
The Role & The Team
Airservices Australia is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cyber Security Operations Lead to join our Technology Strategy, Assurance & Cyber team. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily cyber operations and coordinating incident response across a complex, high-stakes environment.
As Cyber Security Operations Lead, you will:
- Lead a team of skilled cyber professionals within our Cyber Defence Operations Centre (CDOC)
- Manage security tools, engineering, and operational risk
- Coordinate incident response and ensure rapid, effective resolution
- Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders and service providers
- Monitor and report on control effectiveness, driving remediation strategies
- Support managed services contracts and vendor performance
- Contribute to enterprise-wide cyber resilience and strategic planning
Please see the position description attached:
PD - Cyber Security Lead.pdf
The Person
What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience in cyber security operations within a complex enterprise
- Deep understanding of Australian Government security frameworks (ISM, PSPF)
- Strong grasp of threat vectors and control effectiveness in ICT and OT environments
- Ability to translate technical risks into business language
- Leadership experience with a focus on stakeholder engagement and team development
- Qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent (highly desirable)
- Eligibility for an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance
Qualifications:
Formal academic qualifications in an Information Communications Technology (ICT) discipline or Cyber Security are highly desirable.
Industry recognised qualifications in at least two of the following or similar are expected:
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
- SEC488: Cloud Security Essentials
- SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling
- FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics
- ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials
- FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence
- FOR572: Advanced Network Forensics: Threat Hunting, Analysis, and Incident Response
- CRISC – Certified Risk and Information Systems Control
- CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
- CISSP – ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to shape the future of cyber security operations in aviation. Apply now and be part of a mission that matters.
Security Clearance
To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen as an Australian AGSVA Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance is required for this role.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please lodge an application online before 11:55pm (AEST), Sunday 15 February, 2026.