Threat Detection Senior Specialist

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Term: Full time, permanent

Location: Sydney

Happy to talk flexible working

As we focus on transformation across the organisation, we’re also investing in our cyber security capabilities to keep our people, data, and customers safe. That’s why we’re building a new Detection Engineering function—and we’re looking for a talented and driven Threat Detection Senior Specialist to help us lead the way.

In this key role, you’ll support the GSOC Manager in shaping the future of detection engineering, developing the strategy, and designing detection capabilities that protect our global environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination and operation of the internal detection engineering function.

• Design and implement cyber detection rules and use cases to identify threats across our IT infrastructure.

• Identify and log visibility gaps, working to improve detection coverage and accuracy.

• Build and tune custom detection logic for complex environments and emerging threats.

• Monitor evolving attacker tactics (TTPs), integrating insights into detection and prevention strategies.

• Collaborate across Cyber Security, Engineering, and Global IT teams to enhance security posture and incident response.

About you:

• Strong experience across both offensive and defensive cyber security disciplines.

• Deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), with expertise in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

• Hands-on technical knowledge in cyber detection engineering, security tools, and infrastructure.

• Skilled in Detection-as-Code and experienced with SIEM query languages.

• Confident communicator with experience working alongside global technical teams and senior stakeholders.

• Proactive, collaborative, and driven by curiosity and continuous improvement.

The interview process will consist of 2-3 interviews and background checks.

Please note we will not be reviewing applications until the week commencing 28th April 2025.

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching

• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums

• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network

• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice

• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards

• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion

• Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)

• Family First accredited employer since 2021

Apply now

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Financial Systems, Information Security Management, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Security Monitoring, Stakeholder Management, Threat Mitigation

Application Close Date: 29/04/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.