Director - Cyber Defence Advisory and Implementation

Job Requisition ID: 36707 

Deloitte is looking for an experienced and dynamic leader with strong expertise in SOC advisory and control implementation, proven capabilities in team leadership, business development, and client engagement, and a deep understanding of cyber defence to drive outcomes and growth within Deloitte's SOC Advise and Implement team.

About the team  

Our SOC Advise and Implement team at Deloitte is at the forefront of helping organisations build and enhance their cyber defence capabilities. We partner with our clients to design, implement, and optimise world-class Cyber Defence programmes that protect against evolving cyber threats. From advising on strategy and governance to implementing cutting-edge technologies, we work alongside our clients to ensure their security posture is proactive, resilient, and aligned to their business needs. Our team combines deep technical expertise, industry knowledge, and a collaborative approach to create tailored solutions that deliver tangible results.

What Will Your Typical Day Look Like?

As a Director in our SOC Advise and Implement team, you’ll play a key leadership role, driving impactful client engagements and business growth while nurturing a high-performing team.

Your day might include:

• Leading large, complex SOC transformation projects, ensuring deliverables align with client expectations and industry standards.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to understand their challenges and design tailored SOC strategies.
• Coaching and mentoring your team, fostering their development, and encouraging a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Engaging in business development activities, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and driving proposals to win new work.
• Staying ahead of emerging trends in cyber defence and advising clients on innovative solutions to strengthen their security posture.
• Representing Deloitte as a thought leader in cybersecurity at industry events, forums, and client meetings.
• No two days are the same – you’ll work with a variety of clients across industries and geographies, creating real impact in the cybersecurity space.

Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You
Due to the client requirements of employing Security Cleared professionals, Australian citizens are preferred for this role. 

You are an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in SOC advisory and implementation, ready to take on a leadership role. You will have:

Strong Team Leadership

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage large, diverse teams.
• Experience building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative environment.
• A passion for mentoring and developing talent, supporting career growth across your team.

Sales and Business Development Expertise

• A track record of success in sales within the cybersecurity industry.
• Ability to develop and execute sales strategies that exceed revenue targets.
• Strong industry network and relationships to drive business growth.
• Skill in identifying market opportunities and converting leads into clients.

Cyber Defence Knowledge and Experience:

• Deep understanding of cyber defence capabilities, including threat intelligence, incident response, and security operations.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27001.
• Awareness of emerging trends and technologies in cybersecurity.

Client Engagement and Management

• Extensive experience leading end-to-end client engagements, from strategy development to execution.
• A client-centric approach, with excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and managing expectations effectively.

Key Position Tasks

As the Director for SOC Advise and Implement, you will:

• Lead and deliver large-scale SOC advisory and implementation engagements, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity matters.
• Drive the growth of the practice by identifying new opportunities, developing proposals, and contributing to Deloitte’s market presence.
• Oversee the development of customised SOC strategies and solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs and maturity.
• Champion team development by mentoring staff, fostering a culture of innovation, and providing guidance on career growth.
• Monitor emerging trends in cyber defence to ensure Deloitte remains at the forefront of cybersecurity advisory and implementation.

Why Deloitte 

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.   

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team, and personal commitments.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. 

Next Steps

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.