Security Detection & Response Lead

At ING Australia, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you.

ING Australia is on the search for Security Detection and Response Lead who will be a key leadership role within the Security Team, responsible for strengthening the organization’s ability to detect and respond to security threats.

Reporting to the Head of Information Security, CISO this role ensures that security operations meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and effectively manage risk to support business objectives.

In addition to operational oversight, the role contributes to the strategic evolution of the security function, ensuring alignment with the broader technology roadmap and fostering a proactive, resilient security posture.

If you thrive in high-impact environments and are passionate about leading banking transformation, apply now!

What you’ll do …

• Strengthen and scale the engineering security detection and response capabilities within the Security Team.
• Drive the delivery of the security detection and response portfolio while embedding agile methodologies.
• Ensure team activities align with compliance standards and contribute to enhancing the organization's security posture.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery framework within the Security Centre of Excellence, focusing on detection and response initiatives.
• Implement and maintain robust security monitoring systems to detect and respond to threats in real-time.
• Oversee vulnerability management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.
• Manage threat detection and response strategies to protect the organization from potential security incidents.
• Ensure Tech Security assets are compliant with ING Security standards.

What we’re looking for…

• Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing security detection and response teams.
• Deep expertise in security architecture, DevSecOps practices, and securing hybrid multi-cloud environments.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously while effectively leading teams of technical specialists.
• Hands-on experience in security event monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with system owners, developers, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Tertiary or advanced industry qualifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) is preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance.
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.
• An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.