About the Role
Drive Agile execution across critical cybersecurity initiatives by leading ceremonies, removing blockers, and ensuring delivery excellence in close collaboration with security architects, engineering teams, and business units. Your technical leadership will help shape secure solutions and advance organizational transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate Agile rituals while coaching teams using Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe methodologies.
- Convert business and technical requirements into documentation such as BRDs, FRS, user stories, and traceability matrices.
- Partner with cybersecurity teams on projects involving SIEM, SOAR, IAM, endpoint security, and threat detection.
- Conduct technical workshops and coordinate with stakeholders across IT, Risk, Legal, and Compliance functions.
- Assist in UAT planning, test case creation, and classification of defects.
- Support governance, reporting, and risk management processes.
Benefits
- Performance-based compensation
- Access to extensive learning and development programs
- Global operations across 22 countries with potential for international work opportunities
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Extra company-provided day off
- 30% discount on company products and services
Compensation
Performance-related pay
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Team
We are an established Australian brand with international reach, focused on building a connected future through innovative technology and inclusive culture. Our teams emphasize wellbeing, flexibility, and human connection.
Who We Are
We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
Focus of the role
We’re looking for a Senior Technical Scrum Lead, to drive Agile delivery across key cybersecurity programs, leading Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring high‑quality outcomes while working closely with cybersecurity architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders, with your expertise helping shape secure solutions, strengthen our cyber capabilities, and support Telstra’s strategic transformation.
What We Offer
Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business. Purchased annual leave scheme Additional Telstra day off Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
What You’ll Do
Global Networks & Technology - Security & Operations is responsible for Telstra's security and operations, protecting Telstra's assets and infrastructure. As a Senior Technical Scrum Lead, you will: Lead Agile ceremonies and guide teams in Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe environments. Translate business and technical needs into BRDs, FRS documents, user stories, and traceability artefacts. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on SIEM, SOAR, IAM, endpoint protection, and threat detection initiatives. Facilitate technical workshops and engage stakeholders across IT, Risk, Legal, and Compliance. Support UAT planning, test case development, and defect triage. Contribute to governance, reporting, and risk management activities.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years as a Scrum Lead in ICT, Telecommunications, or Cybersecurity. Strong cybersecurity and security engineering analysis experience (BRD/FRS through to UAT). Excellent communication and executive‑level stakeholder engagement. Bachelor‑level qualification plus Agile/Scrum/SAFe/BA certifications. Familiarity with Telstra PMO frameworks (highly regarded). Experience with SIEM, security automation, or Telco cyber projects is a bonus.
