Cyber Security Assurance Lead — Hybrid & Flexible Work

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 139 000 - 169 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Working Options

17% Superannuation contributions and 3

3 extra leave days at Christmas

Discounts and entitlements

Résumé du poste

UNSW IT, Cyber Directorate, is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Lead in Sydney. The role leads operational delivery of Cyber Security Assurance Services, tests controls, reports metrics, and provides SME guidance. Hybrid work with 2–3 days in the Kensington/Sydney office, salary starting at $153,933 plus superannuation.

You will maintain dashboards, report to the CISO, and drive improvements to assurance methodologies and testing procedures while aligning with UNSW’s policies and values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT security experience in large organisations or consulting
• Experience in first-line assurance assessing design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Strong analytical ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Knowledge of industry standards: ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CSA, Essential 8, PCI DSS, COBIT 5, MITRE ATT&CK
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor desirable

Responsabilités

• Conduct regular review of cyber security controls across IT systems, applications and networks; perform testing to validate control design and operating effectiveness
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop remediation plans and track progress toward remediation
• Update the cyber risk register with risks from assurance reviews
• Prepare audit reports with findings, risk impacts and recommendations for senior management
• Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor security controls and improve quarterly metrics program
• Report monthly to the CISO and Deputy CISO on progress of cyber security assurance
• Support independent audits of cyber security controls and ensure alignment with legal and contractual obligations

Connaissances

IT security

Penetration testing

Vulnerability management

GRC

Stakeholder comms

Reporting & analytics

ISO 27001/NIST 800-53

Auditing

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology

Outils

MITRE ATT&CK

COBIT 5

PCI DSS

ISO 27001

Description du poste

UNSW IT, Cyber Directorate, is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Lead in Sydney. The role leads operational delivery of Cyber Security Assurance Services, tests controls, reports metrics, and provides SME guidance. Hybrid work with 2–3 days in the Kensington/Sydney office, salary starting at $153,933 plus superannuation.

You will maintain dashboards, report to the CISO, and drive improvements to assurance methodologies and testing procedures while aligning with UNSW’s policies and values.