Manager - OT Cybersecurity

As the Manager – Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity, you’ll be a key leader protecting AGL’s generation sites and critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. You’ll drive the uplift of cybersecurity maturity across diverse operational environments, develop innovative solutions to support the transition to renewables, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.  

This role leads a national team of OT cybersecurity engineers, partnering with site, engineering, cybersecurity and control system teams to deliver strategic security initiatives. You’ll be responsible for incident response, proactive threat management, vulnerability and risk management, and embedding best-practice security into everyday operations.  

What you’ll be doing 

• Lead and mentor a national OT cybersecurity team, building capability and fostering continuous improvement.  

• Manage OT cybersecurity operations using a comprehensive toolset. 

• Develop and manage OT security baseline documentation and processes in line with governance frameworks and standards.  

• Ensure compliance with AESCSF, SOCI Act, internal standards and other relevant legislation and standards.  

• Partner with site technology, engineering, and control system teams to uplift security maturity.  

• Oversee OT/ICS incident response planning, playbook development, and execution.  

• Drive proactive threat hunting, vulnerability management, and cyber simulation exercises.  

• Provide strategic advice and technical expertise to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.  

• Monitor and assess emerging threats, adapting security strategies accordingly.  

What you’ll bring 

• Proven experience leading OT/ICS cybersecurity functions in critical infrastructure or industrial environments.  

• Extensive technical expertise in the complexities of cybersecurity within operational technology environments. 

• Strong understanding of relevant frameworks and standards (AESCSF, SOCI Act, IEC 27001, IEC 62443).  

• Ability to design and implement governance, compliance, and uplift programs.  

• Experience leading incident response and threat detection activities.  

• A collaborative leadership style that develops people, builds trust, and drives results.  

Applications close on Monday 16th March 2026.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:  

• Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.  

• Staff discounts: Discounted energy, telco and solar plans: Available for employees, family and friends.  

• Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.  

• Additional Leave: 1 week ‘Recharge Leave’ for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeks additional leave.  

• Wellbeing Programs: Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).  

• AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares.  

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.