Gov Security Strategy Lead – ISM/PSPF Expert

Optus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

$80 monthly credit

25% off Optus products

Exclusive shopping discounts

Job summary

Optus is an Australian telecommunications company seeking an Associate Director, Security Management to lead security strategy and risk management for a major Federal Government account. You will steward accreditation, incident response, and compliance, ensuring alignment with ISM and PSPF frameworks in a regulated environment.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen and eligible for NV1 clearance. The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous security improvement

Qualifications

• Deep experience in IT security management within government environments.
• Solid understanding of ISM and PSPF frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage security accreditation processes and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security strategies aligned to ISM/PSPF.
• Identify, assess and manage security risks per government regulations.
• Provide IT security advisory and management support across active projects.

Skills

Security management

Risk assessment

Accreditation support

Executive engagement

Job description

Optus is an Australian telecommunications company seeking an Associate Director, Security Management to lead security strategy and risk management for a major Federal Government account. You will steward accreditation, incident response, and compliance, ensuring alignment with ISM and PSPF frameworks in a regulated environment.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen and eligible for NV1 clearance. The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous security improvement