Our client is one of the world’s largest and most recognised entertainment organisations, operating across more than 60 countries with a truly global technology and cybersecurity function.

As part of continued investment in Security Operations and enterprise AI, they are expanding their Global Security Office by establishing dedicated APAC security coverage. This newly created role offers the opportunity to become the region’s senior Cyber Security Engineer while collaborating with highly experienced security teams across the UK and US.

The role

This is a senior, hands-on Security Operations role where you’ll become the dedicated APAC Security Operations engineer, taking ownership of security incidents during regional business hours before seamlessly handing over to global teams.

You’ll investigate security alerts, perform incident triage, analyse enterprise logs, respond to cyber incidents and continuously improve threat detection capabilities across a complex global environment.

You’ll also play an important role in the organisation’s growing AI security capability, helping secure enterprise AI platforms while building automation to improve investigation and response processes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex security problems, working independently and taking ownership while remaining closely connected to a collaborative global team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the investigation and response to enterprise security incidents across APAC
• Perform incident triage, threat hunting, forensic investigations and root cause analysis
• Analyse security events using SIEM platforms (Splunk or similar) and enterprise log sources
• Improve Threat Detection & Response (TDR) capabilities through automation and continuous improvement
• Support enterprise AI security initiatives, including GenAI security controls and AI-related incident response
• Build automation using Python, scripting and SOAR technologies
• Create technical documentation, runbooks and standard operating procedures
• Partner with global technology teams to coordinate remediation activities
• Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every 6-8 weeks

Skills and experience

We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security professional who is comfortable working independently within a large global enterprise.

You’ll ideally bring:

• 7+ years’ experience in Security Operations, Incident Response or Cyber Security Engineering
• Strong experience investigating security incidents using SIEM platforms such as Splunk or similar
• Experience performing log analysis, threat hunting, digital forensics and incident investigations
• Experience responding to security incidents across Windows, Linux, Mac and cloud environments (AWS, Azure and/or GCP)
• Experience with Python, Shell scripting or security automation
• Exposure to SOAR, EDR or security automation platforms
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain or NIST Incident Response
• Experience with enterprise AI security, GenAI or AI governance will be highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong documentation abilities
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating with global teams

Benefits and additional information

• Salary up to approximately $180,000 + Super + 15% Bonus, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Predominantly remote role with occasional attendance at the Sydney office for collaboration and team activities (no permanent desk required)
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation approximately every 6-8 weeks. During your rostered week, you’ll only be contacted for critical incidents requiring investigation.
• Newly created position with ownership of Security Operations across the APAC region
• Work alongside highly regarded Cyber Security teams across the UK and US
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI security initiatives and enterprise-scale technologies
• Excellent career development within one of the world’s leading entertainment organisations
• Collaborative global team with strong technical mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of Security Operations within APAC