Assistant Director, Cyber Security Education and Compliance

Location: Canberra
Job Type: Contract
Posted: about 2 months ago
Contact: Archna Singh
Discipline:
Reference: 260921

Job Title: Assistant Director, Cyber Security Education and Compliance
Location: Canberra/ Open for hybrid work
Duration: 6 months with possible extension

The Assistant Director, Cyber Security Education and Compliance will lead and mentor a small team of cybersecurity and compliance professionals conducting risk and compliance assessments of internal and external connections to company systems. Substantial engagement with both external and internal stakeholders is required.
The role involves key responsibilities including:
* Leading and conducting risk assessments of NDIA systems.
* Development, implementation and management of the Cyber Security Education Program
* Development, implementation and management of the Cyber Security Compliance Framework
* Development of IT security standards, policy, procedures, and controls to manage risks.
* Improvement of company's security positioning through process improvement, policy, automation, and the continuous evolution of capabilities.
* Documenting and reporting control failures and gaps to stakeholders. Providing remediation guidance and preparation of management reports to track remediation activities.
* Providing subject matter expert advice relating to cyber security considerations during Agency procurement activities
* Staying current on best practices and technological advancements and acting as a technical resource for security assessment and regulatory compliance.
* Performance of other related duties as assigned from time to time based on the business requirements.

Essential Criteria
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance or a related field of cyber security
* Must hold Australian Citizenship and be willing to undergo Security Vetting processes.
* Experience assessing or designing on-premise, cloud hosted and hybrid solutions.
* Demonstrated experience in dealing with technical and non-technical business teams in a Cyber GRC engagement context.
* Knowledge of key Australian Government compliance frameworks including the ACSC's ISM, AG's PSPF and the ISO27000 series of frameworks.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens and ability to obtain Security clearance.
If this role aligns with your skills and aspirations, apply now for immediate consideration. Contact Archna Singh at 02 6245 1708, quoting Job Reference: #260921


The application deadline for this position is on 11th March 2024.


Please note that only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be contacted. Your interest in the position is greatly appreciated.

Diversity and inclusion are strongly supported at Peoplebank. People of all nationalities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, are encouraged to apply.