Cyber
Team Lead Cyber Defense
About Woodside Energy
We are a global energy company, providing reliable and affordable energy to help people lead better lives. Join our team at Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru where talent, digital expertise, and operational excellence converge to solve complex energy challenges, accelerate change, and reimagine business capabilities to support Woodside's global operations and our role in the energy transition.
Founded in 1954, Woodside established the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in Australia 40 years ago and supplies customers around the globe. 70 years on, Woodside continues to be driven by a spirit of innovation and determination.
At Woodside, we know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a psychologically and physically safe work environment. We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
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About Woodside Global Solutions
Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru is being built as a hub of excellence, to drive innovation, digital transformation, and global collaboration.
Working as one Global team, the Woodside Digital team is a trusted partner driving transformation within the organisation. We are bold in our ambitions and resolute in our actions. Through cutting-edge AI, robust cyber security, and advanced data solutions we drive innovation and influence every part of our business.
We are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about technology and eager to make a global impact, helping to shape the future of Woodside together.
About the role
Our Cyber mission is to safeguard people, brand, and reputation across IT and Operational Technology. We aim for transparency and proactive cyber risk management.
The Cyber team is responsible for creating a consistent cyber culture across the Global Cyber team and driving the strategic uplift of cyber capability across the Woodside business. Our team partners closely with our CISO and Cyber teams, Cyber Service Line owners and our Digital Service Center Lead team, with operations situated in Australia and North America to ensure safe, reliable global operations.
As Team Lead Cyber Defense, you will defend Woodside Energy's digital assets through effective monitoring and response to cyber security incidents, alongside leading and mentoring the Cyber Defense Center (CDC) team to ensure high performance and collaboration.
We work together to maintain Woodside's secure digital environment in support of our mission.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Foster psychological safety during high-pressure response efforts
Promote fatigue management, healthy shift practices, peer support during extended operations & safe to speak up culture
Foster Safety Leadership in line with Woodsides Safety Culture
Lead and mentor the CDC team to build a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence across both cyber and all hazards response domains
Act as the primary point of contact for senior management on CDC operations and integrated incident response, providing timely situational awareness and decision support
Partner with Security & Emergency Management (S&EM) to ensure consistent monitoring, escalation, and communication processes during enterprise-level events
Promote calm, coordinated leadership under pressure and reinforce a unified, global response model.
Design and implement efficient workflows for monitoring, detection, and coordinated response to cyber and broader hazards or incidents.
Maintain operational alignment with Woodside's incident management systems to support a unified situational awareness capability.
Ensure CDC playbooks and processes align with corporate emergency management and business continuity frameworks.
Collaborate with S&EM to assess global intelligence feeds and integrate relevant threat insights into operational monitoring.
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned across both cyber and enterprise incidents
Strengthen alignment between cyber and physical threat intelligence, fostering collaboration between CDC and S&EM intelligence teams
Develop and measure operational effectiveness through meaningful metrics that track response time, situational awareness, and incident coordination quality
Oversee cyber detection and response technologies while supporting integration with S&EM monitoring platforms where feasible
Ensure the CDC contributes to Woodside's global threat picture, spanning cyber, geopolitical, and physical domains
Champion automation, analytics, and reporting improvements to enhance shared visibility across Cyber and S&EM functions
Ensure CDC operations are integrated with S&EM monitoring and incident escalation processes
Lead coordination of cyber incidents that have broader business or operational impacts, including crisis response scenarios
Strengthen alignment between cyber threat intelligence and all hazards intelligence for consistent enterprise risk awareness
Support the Manager of Cyber Defense and S&EM leadership during enterprise-wide incident coordination and exercises
Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in a CDC leadership role, with a minimum of 5 years in cyber security and at least 5 years managing a CDC team
Strong technical expertise in security tools, including SIEM platforms and endpoint protection technologies
Comprehensive knowledge of incident response frameworks, threat intelligence, and advanced threat detection methodologies
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams in high-pressure environments, fostering collaboration and performance excellence
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Experience working with vendors and engineering teams to influence tool development and close detection gaps
A proactive approach to learning and applying emerging trends in cyber security and threat mitigation
Experience collaborating with emergency management, crisis response, or business continuity teams.
Strong situational awareness and communication skills, capable of briefing senior leaders across technical and operational domains.
Proven ability to lead during multi-domain incidents requiring both cyber and S&EM coordination.
If you think you can do this job but don't meet all the criteria, that's OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.
Recognition & Reward:
What you can expect from us:
Commitment to your ongoing development, including on the job opportunities and formal programs
Inclusive parental leave entitlements for both parents
Values led culture
Flexible work options
Generous annual leave, sick leave and casual leave
Cultural and religious leave with flexible public holiday opportunities
A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives with uncapped Employer Provident Fund
Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Inclusion centers on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work. We also offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a global organisation that values innovation and excellence, apply now through our careers portal or connect with our recruitment team.
