Global Detection & Response Director

Atlassian Corp.Sydney, Sydney🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 17 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As the Global Detection & Response Director at Atlassian, you will lead a critical function in a highly reputable, cloud-first company, offering immense growth and strategic impact. This hybrid role is ideal for a leader passionate about advancing security operations, driving innovation, and building a world-class team in a collaborative environment. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of security for a global organization, making this an exciting next step in your career.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Leader

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Job Description

Atlassian seeks a Head of Detection & Response to lead the global incident detection, response, threat intelligence, and security operations programs. This role drives strategy and measurable outcomes across cloud-first environments, enabling Atlassian to prevent, detect, and respond to threats at scale while building customer trust.

Lead a cross-time-zone organization, establish governance with OKRs and dashboards, and advance automation, post-incident reviews, and durable fixes to reduce risk