Specialised Recruitment for Cybersecurity Leadership

Every day, Australian governments, critical infrastructure, and businesses are targeted by malicious cyber actors. Robust cybersecurity leadership is critical to navigate this rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Allura Partners specialises in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for cybersecurity roles within ASX-listed companies, private equity-backed organisations, and multinational corporations.

Leveraging our deep industry connections and proven expertise, we place leaders in rewarding cybersecurity roles and help organisations secure the talent they need to safeguard their operations against the borderless, multi-billion dollar cybercrime industry.

We have built strong relationships with high-performing cybersecurity talent, allowing us to deliver recruitment solutions that align with your professional goals – whether we’re placing a leader or building out an entire team to drive long-term success.

With a track record in private equity, we bring innovative cybersecurity leaders to work in permanent and contract roles, delivering forward-thinking security solutions that support transformative change and growth.

Additionally, for businesses, our pool of interim and fractional leaders can provide the expertise and deep experience precisely when it's needed, scale leadership resources with unprecedented flexibility, inject fresh perspectives into their operations and navigate critical transitions: all without the high cost and commitment of a permanent placement.

Please contact us if you are considering your next career opportunity or if you’d like to discuss the current market landscape and hiring needs within your team.

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Please contact us if you are considering your next career opportunity or if you’d like to discuss the current market landscape and hiring needs within your team.

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Specialised Recruitment for Cybersecurity Leadership

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Filling Industry-Specific Skill Gaps

Every industry presents unique cybersecurity challenges due to distinct frameworks, regulations, and standards. Finding professionals with experience tailored to these frameworks is particularly challenging amidst a broader talent shortage.

At Allura Partners, our expertise lies in identifying, guiding and placing experienced, certified talent in mid-level as well as senior cybersecurity roles including, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, Directors, Heads of Cyber Security, and Security Managers.

Understanding the unique needs that apply to specific industries, we specialise in placing candidates across:

Defensive Security

Application Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineer
Cyber Insider Threat Analyst
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Cybersecurity Specialist
Data Loss Prevention Engineer
Data Security Engineer
IAM Engineer
Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Vulnerability/Threat Management Analyst

Offensive Security

Penetration Tester
Red Teamer
Threat Hunter

Incident Response

Incident Responder
Digital Forensic

Cybersecurity Planning and Strategy

Cybersecurity Project Manager
Cybersecurity Program Manager
Security Architect
Software Engineer
DevSecOps
Security Engineer

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Cyber Security Risk Analyst
Data Privacy Officer
Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst

Meet Our Cyber Security & Technology Team

Niall Ross

Director | Executive Search

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Jake Rose

Associate Director | Technology & Digital

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Kaio Desouza

Principal Consultant | Data Analytics & Python Software Engineering

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Marie Higgins

Principal Consultant | Technology & Digital

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Toby Wallace

Principal Consultant | Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure

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Luke Prendergast

Senior Consultant | Enterprise Applications

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Elevate Your Career in Cybersecurity

If you’re a high-calibre cybersecurity professional looking to take on new challenges, Allura Partners can introduce you to opportunities across private equity, ASX-listed and multinational organisations. Join our network of cybersecurity leaders and embark on a professionally rewarding journey as you navigate this rapidly evolving threat landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What skills are in high demand in cybersecurity?

When applying for a role, certifications are helpful. However, the most important skills are those you acquire in the workplace. Communication skills are essential – cybersecurity professionals work across all industries; some colleagues will have deep knowledge of cybersecurity, and others will have very little. Regardless, a successful cybersecurity professional can significantly impact the security of a company by clearly articulating risks, needs and strategies.

What are the best certifications to pursue for cybersecurity jobs in Australia?

This will depend on the area you wish to specialise in, and most companies will upskill their employees by putting them through relevant courses. The Certified Information Security Manager course is especially useful for people looking to move into management leadership roles.

Offensive Security Certification is ideal for technical people interested in ethical hacking and red teaming.

What is the average salary for cybersecurity professionals in Australia?

Salaries for cybersecurity professionals with two or more years' experience vary enormously depending on industry and geography. However, on average, they range from $200,000 pa to $450,000 pa for senior leadership positions. Salaries jumped post pandemic however they have flattened and even decreased in the past 12 months, bringing them back to a more realistic level.

How do I find qualified cybersecurity candidates in a competitive market?

Organisations seeking stand out cybersecurity leaders need to demonstrate that they have invested in developing a good security culture; they need to offer challenging projects and realistic budgets to work with; they need to offer a flexible workplace, a competitive salary with incentives and bonuses, as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Should I hire permanent or contract cybersecurity professionals?

Most ASX-listed companies and corporates prefer to have a permanent in-house cybersecurity team to ensure that IP stays within the organisation. However, for companies undergoing change and transformation projects, including private equity portfolio companies, contracting professionals with specific expertise can be more advantageous in driving a project to successful completion.

Additionally, small to medium enterprises may find it more affordable to engage interim or fractional leaders who can deliver the high-level expertise needed without the cost or commitment of a full-time cybersecurity expert or entire team.

How can I retain my cybersecurity talent?

Within a competitive market, organisations that demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity by allocating sufficient resources to implement engaging projects will be more likely to retain their top talent. Offering flexible work arrangements, when appropriate, along with competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses or incentives, is also essential. We recommend reviewing salaries on an annual basis to ensure that valued leaders and team members feel recognised and are not compelled to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Advance Your Cybersecurity Strategy

Securing the best talent is more critical, and more challenging, than ever. Allura Partners is committed to helping you navigate the complexities of cybersecurity recruitment.

Whether you’re looking for your next career move, you need to strengthen your leadership, or build out an entire cyber security team, our expert consultants will find the best solution.