Head of Security Operations UBank

Head of Security Operations UBank

Job number: 806112
Primary position location: NSW- Sydney CBD
Category: Cyber Security
Category: Strategy
Work type: Permanent Full time
Closing at: May 10 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Bring your proven experience in driving and uplift Security operations in a highly regulated environment
You will have excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at a senior level
Your customer first approach will drive change and bring customer obsession into the everyday
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.

In the role of Head of Security Operations for UBank you will join NAB’s Security team that’s doubling down on Owning it.

Each day, you will go above and beyond:

Develop & maintain a high-level holistic version of Subsidiary capability alignment to NAB Group Security strategy including multiyear roadmap/ target state.
Influence Non managed subsidiary security alignment. Represent a group-wide perspective on re-use and optimisation of security choices
Proactively look for opportunities to decommission legacy technologies or to otherwise simplify our technology landscape and operating model.
Collaborate with cross domain business / tech/ arch stakeholders to navigate trade-offs between achieving business value versus adhering to architectural guard-rails and our risk and regulatory obligations
Influence tech debt reduction and legacy decom to reduce security impacts and elevated business threats
Understand, communicate strategic themes, and other key business drivers for security to various stakeholders
Drive security leadership decisions via governance forums
We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

Demonstrated professional experience in Security leadership implementing similar functions in a large, complex and regulated organisation
Strong business engagement and development experience, with significant stakeholder relationship management
Track record of operating and delivering consistent results, influencing senior leaders across strategic & operational outcomes
Ability to analyse complex processes, identify risks and control gaps, and recommend pragmatic solutions.
Knowledge of cyber-security processes and frameworks, such as ISO27000 series, NIST, COBIT
Awareness of banking/finance compliance obligations and linkage to processes, including CPS234, PCI DSS
Outcomes-focused with exceptional attention to detail
Customer-obsessed with a continuous improvement mindset
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.

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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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