Head of ICT & Security

Aurizn; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurizn is seeking a Head of ICT & Security to lead enterprise technology, security and information assurance functions. You will set strategic direction, oversee governance and regulatory compliance, and drive growth through technology leadership.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will partner with executives to deliver secure, innovative solutions and manage a high‑caliber team and key suppliers. Australian citizenship and NV1-clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in enterprise ICT and security functions.
• Strong understanding of Defence security frameworks and DISP requirements.
• Proven ability to lead technology transformation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of ICT and security strategy, roadmap and investments.
• Provide leadership across infrastructure, applications, systems, and service delivery.
• Act as Security Officer with governance, risk management and compliance oversight.
• Lead DISP accreditation and ongoing compliance with Defence requirements.
• Drive security risk management, incident response and continual improvement.
• Align operating model to current and future business needs and budget constraints.
• Advise CEO and SLT on technology, security, risk and investment decisions.
• Partner with leaders to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, to boost organisational capability.
• Develop a high-performing team and manage key vendor relationships.

Skills

Senior leadership

Defence security

Security governance

Regulatory compliance

Technology transformation

Budget management

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Cyber Security / IS

Job description

About Aurizn

Aurizn is an Australian-owned, private equity-backed defence technology company. For more than 15 years, we have worked alongside defence and national security organisations to solve problems in the operational environment. With a national workforce of more than 200 people, we combine specialist engineering, scientific and operational expertise with Australian-developed software, AI, Machine Learning and advanced modelling tools. Aurizn delivers sovereign capability at scale, while remaining agile, specialised and closely aligned to customer needs. We push the limits for a more secure future.

The Role

As the Head of ICT & Security, you will lead Aurizn's enterprise technology, security and information assurance functions, ensuring our systems, infrastructure and security capabilities support growth, innovation and operational excellence. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across Aurizn's technology and security functions, partnering with the Executive Leadership Team to drive technology strategy, security governance, regulatory compliance and transformation initiatives that support Aurizn's continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Aurizn's ICT and security strategy, roadmap and investment priorities aligned to business objectives.
• Provide leadership across enterprise infrastructure, applications, systems, service delivery and user support functions.
• Act as Aurizn's Security Officer, providing leadership and oversight of information assurance, security governance, security risk management and compliance activities.
• Lead Aurizn's Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) accreditation and compliance activities, ensuring ongoing alignment with Defence and regulatory security obligations.
• Lead security risk management, incident response and continuous improvement initiatives to protect organisational information assets.
• Review and optimise the ICT & Security operating model, ensuring capability, structure and resources are aligned to current and future business needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on technology, security, risk and investment decisions.
• Partner with business leaders to deliver customer-focused technology solutions that improve efficiency, collaboration and business performance.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI and digital transformation initiatives, to enhance organisational capability and competitiveness.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while managing key vendor and supplier relationships.

About You

• Significant senior leadership experience managing enterprise ICT and security functions within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering ICT, security, governance and risk management strategies.
• Strong understanding of Defence security frameworks, DISP requirements and information security obligations.
• Proven ability to lead technology transformation, operational improvement and organisational change initiatives.
• Experience managing technology budgets, vendors, contracts and strategic technology investments.
• Experience working within Defence, government, highly regulated or secure ICT environments. Experience supporting classified systems, secure facilities or similar environments will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001, ITIL or equivalent will be highly regarded.
• A collaborative and influential leader who demonstrates sound commercial judgement, strategic thinking and a commitment to Aurizn's values of Be Better Together, Always Deliver, Embrace the Unknown and Think Clever.

Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and have the ability to obtain a NV1 Security Clearance.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026