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Senior Consultant Threat Adversary Mitigation

  • 801045
  • VIC- Melbourne CBD
  • Cyber Security
  • IT Architecture & Strategy
  • Information, Communication & Technology
  • Permanent Full time
  • Opening at: Jun 18 2025 - 06:00 AEST
  • Closing at: Jul 17 2025 - 23:55 AEST
  • Showcase your deep expertise in  threat modelling, advanced adversary tradecraft, and threat mitigation research, within the Cyber Threat Management domain
  • Drive innovation in NAB’s industry-leading approach to Threat Informed Defense, defining novel approaches to protecting NAB and our customers in an evolving threat landscape
  • Be part of a high-performing team at the intersection of cyber threat intelligence, security engineering, and attack simulation

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else.  Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

 
As Senior Consultant, Threat & Adversary Mitigation, you will be joining the rapidly growing Threat & Adversary Mitigation team in Cyber Security at NAB.

Each day, you’ll leverage your innovative mindset, technical acumen, and stakeholder engagement skills to:

  • Deliver on NAB’s multi-year strategy of building a threat informed, data-led and risk-focused security program
  • Ensure NAB Group's cyber defenses are appropriate, capable, optimally configured, consistent across all NAB Group entities, and gaps are identified and remediated through operational and investment activities
  • Drive the development and implementation of the threat and countermeasures framework, including intelligence-based attack procedures, threat attack scenarios, and mitigation strategies to drive significant improvement of NAB’s cyber defenses through the analysis, production and embedding of defensive requirements across the business
  • Take ownership and provide SME support for remediation and mitigation strategies for tracked adversaries and tradecraft 
  • Influence and drive key stakeholder Including senior leadership, Strategy and Architecture, operational teams, third parties and vendors to promote a defensible architecture
  • Produce reporting on countermeasure effectiveness and return on investment commensurate with NAB’s priority threats
  • Establish and lead attack simulation capability and mitigation metrics, driving significant improvement of NAB’s cyber defenses
  • Proactively identify opportunities for defensive improvements and cutting edge capabilities for more effective prevention, detection, and response to intrusions
  • Partner with Threat & Vulnerability Intelligence, Offensive Security, Cyber Detection and Response, and other operational teams to continuously evolve our defensive capabilities.


We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need: 

  • In-depth proven experience working in a similar Cyber Defence, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Operations, Security Engineering, or equivalent roles within Cyber Security, preferably in Financial Services.
  • Demonstrated experience as a battle-tested, seasoned Cyber Security professional working in a mature Cyber Security function
  • Experience in security research, technical threat analysis and reporting, and data-driven approaches to cyber threat mitigation
  • Proven track record of being a compelling storyteller coupled with demonstrated proficiency in collaboration, stakeholder management, and thought leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing teams
  • Experience in designing and/or architecting enterprise-grade security solutions
  • Possess a curiosity-driven security research mindset and well versed in  modern threat prevention, detection, and eviction approaches
  • Be a decent “hacker” comfortable with quickly learning and applying new tools and concepts, including offensive security tradecraft and research
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the threat intelligence lifecycle, including how actionable intelligence is produced and utilized for the purposes of threat-informed defense

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone 

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated.  We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job.  To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

Join NAB

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted. 

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