Cyber Security Manager at compass-education

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Type: Full-time
Posted: May 21, 2026

Description

Compass is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to lead and develop the security roadmap for their Technology team in Melbourne. The role involves overseeing platform, infrastructure, and application security, managing a small team, conducting penetration tests, identifying and remediating security gaps, improving GCP security configurations, and ensuring compliance with Australian privacy laws. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on cybersecurity expertise.

Required Skills

Cybersecurity
Penetration Testing
Cloud Security
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
AWS
Database Security
Australian Privacy Law
Communication Skills
Team Leadership

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of hands-on cyber security experience with depth in both application and infrastructure security.
Strong penetration testing skills across web applications, APIs, network and cloud, including managing third-party engagements.
Solid cloud security knowledge, particularly GCP or AWS (IAM, network security, audit logging, secrets management and posture tooling).
Proven ability to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in production environments.
Practical experience with security risk management - building a risk register, prioritising remediation and communicating risk to non-technical stakeholders.
Understanding of Australian SaaS compliance obligations and privacy frameworks.
Experience managing or mentoring junior security staff.
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
Familiarity with UK/EU data protection requirements including GDPR.
Prior experience in EdTech, SaaS or a high-growth scale-up environment.