Cyber-Security Manager

Cyber-Security Manager job description

The Cyber-Security Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organisation’s information security strategy to protect digital assets and infrastructure. This role leads the cyber-security function, ensuring resilience against threats and compliance with regulatory standards.

Cyber-Security Manager duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Cyber Security Manager in the tech IT sector include:

Designing and maintaining the organisation’s cyber-security framework and policies

Leading incident response planning, detection, and recovery processes

Overseeing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat monitoring

Managing security tools and technologies across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments

Ensuring compliance with relevant security standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, Essential Eight)

Coordinating audits and managing risk remediation activities

Providing leadership to cyber-security analysts and technical staff

Engaging with stakeholders to promote security awareness and best practices

Collaborating with IT, legal, and compliance teams on security governance

Typical Cyber-Security Manager job qualifications and requirements

A bachelor’s degree in cyber security, IT, or a related discipline is essential, with certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA highly regarded. Significant experience in cyber-security leadership roles is required, along with a strong understanding of evolving threat landscapes.

5+ years’ experience in information or cyber security, including team leadership or strategic oversight

Strong understanding of cyber threats, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and incident response

Hands-on experience with security technologies such as SIEM (e.g. Splunk), firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud security platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, M365 Defender)

Familiarity with key compliance and security frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, ASD Essential Eight, NIST, and GDPR (with APRA CPS 234 for financial services)

Proven ability to lead security operations, define policies, and manage security governance

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including reporting to executive and board-level audiences

Experience managing third-party vendors and security risk in supply chains

Ability to build, lead, and mentor a high-performing cyber security team

Proficiency in security risk assessments, audits, and security awareness training initiatives

Experience with security strategy development and alignment with broader IT and business goals

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Salary for Cyber-Security Manager

160000 - 205000

25th percentile

160000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

180000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

205000

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

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120000

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