Part-Time CISO Consultant: Strategic Cyber Leadership & Governance

Consult; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Part time

Job summary

The Missing Link is seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Consultant for a client engagement focused on strategic cyber leadership, governance oversight, and risk advisory. This is a flexible, part-time consulting opportunity designed for a senior security executive looking to influence at the board level.

You will partner with executive stakeholders to elevate cyber maturity, align security with business objectives, and translate complex security concepts into

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in information or cyber security.
• Previous experience in CISO, Virtual CISO, Head of Security, or equivalent leadership roles.
• Strong expertise across cyber governance, risk management, security frameworks, and resilience.
• Experience leading incident response and cyber crisis management activities.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level cyber security leadership and strategic guidance.
• Define and align security strategy with broader business objectives.
• Advise on cyber risk management, governance, and security best practices.
• Lead cyber security uplift initiatives and transformation programs.
• Support incident management, cyber resilience, and crisis response activities.
• Report on cyber security posture, risks, and initiatives to senior stakeholders.
• Influence business leaders to adopt security-conscious approaches to technology and operations.
• Foster a strong security culture through communication and awareness initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.
• Provide guidance on compliance, regulatory obligations, and industry security frameworks.

Job description

The Missing Link is seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Consultant for a client engagement focused on strategic cyber leadership, governance oversight, and risk advisory. This is a flexible, part-time consulting opportunity designed for a senior security executive looking to influence at the board level.

You will partner with executive stakeholders to elevate cyber maturity, align security with business objectives, and translate complex security concepts into