QBE
Threat Detection Senior Specialist
To be the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
Software engineering
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Senior · A role for someone with advanced knowledge and skills. May involve mentoring, leading others or specialisation. Typically at least 5 years of experience.
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Why QBE
QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people in 27 countries.
Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
About the role
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.
What you'll be responsible for
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Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with stakeholders to understand specifications, business requirements, and communicate insights
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Scripting and Automation
Develop scripts and automated workflows to improve the efficiency and accuracy of repeated tasks
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Test Automation
Create and implement code tests and software test automation
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
Meet the team
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