Information Security Principal Consultant - Threat Hunting

Create your best future and join Westpac as an Information Security Principal Consultant. 

The Principal Information Security Consultant is responsible for providing expert technical support to the SOC, with a focus on threat hunting. A technical specialist and escalation point for the SOC, the Principal Information Security Consultant mentors junior staff, sharing knowledge and experience.

This role will focus on driving continuous improvement of threat hunting and SOC capabilities, with an emphasis on proactive defense and analytics. It involves staying ahead of emerging threats through ongoing skill development and advanced methodologies, leveraging digital forensics expertise to support incident response and investigations. The role also includes mentoring junior team members and leading initiatives to strengthen Westpac’s overall security posture.

What do I need?

• 8+ years in a Cyber Security role. Leadership experience highly desirable but not necessary.
• In-depth experience in Threat Hunting, DFIR and EDR tools.
• Cyber Incident Management experience. Relevant industry-recognised qualifications highly desirable.
• Expertise in digital forensics and analysis of electronic evidence to support incident response activities.
• Proven ability to analyse cyber threat intelligence and translate insights into actionable outcomes
• Exposure to IT security operations in a large or complex organisation.
• Highly developed leadership, written and verbal communication skills.

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. 
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. 
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today !!!
 
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We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.

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