Senior Cyber Security Advisor

Telstra; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Advisor. You will drive enterprise-wide security outcomes through strategic engagement and technical leadership. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, strong communication skills, and is capable of managing complex security assessments. The role offers attractive perks, including performance-related pay and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Performance-related pay

Access to learning programs

Purchased annual leave scheme

30% off Telstra products

Toolkit provided (laptop and mobile)

Additional Telstra day off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent relevant experience in Cybersecurity operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Solid understanding of current trends in the cybersecurity threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Champion effective cybersecurity communication across business units.
• Lead multi-service security engagements from initiation through to completion.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations and risk management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Project management multitasking

Business process reengineering

Operational process development

Knowledge of security principles and frameworks

Education

Relevant university-level qualification in cybersecurity

Tools

CompTIA Security+

(ISC)² SSCP

ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals

GIAC GSEC

Microsoft SC-900

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 27 Oct 2025 11:59pm

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Advisor

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you that means having a career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

Focus of the Role

As a Senior Cyber Security Advisor you will play a critical role in Telstra's Global Networks & Technology Security & Operations team driving enterprise-wide security outcomes through strategic engagement and technical leadership. You are accountable for establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Cyber Assurance engagements including Group Owners, Technical Product Owners and internal business units.

Your focus will be on enabling secure delivery of business missions by providing expert guidance, simplifying complex security challenges and ensuring alignment with Telstra's risk and compliance frameworks.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop and mobile phone plan paid for)

What You'll Do

Global Networks & Technology - Security & Operations is responsible for Telstra's security and operations protecting Telstra's assets and infrastructure.

• Strategic Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Group & Technical Product Owners to align on evolving priorities, expectations and strategic outcomes.
• Cybersecurity Advocacy: Champion effective cybersecurity communication across internal business units fostering a culture of security awareness and collaboration.
• Security Assessment Engagement: Stay actively involved in mission‑critical security assessments ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and risk posture.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify and eliminate barriers that impede streamlined cybersecurity assessments driving continuous improvement in assessment processes.
• End-to-End Engagement Leadership: Lead multi‑service security engagements acting as the single point of contact from initiation through to successful completion.
• Risk Analysis & Treatment Advisory: Interpret residual security risks and recommend appropriate treatments based on industry best practices and Telstra's risk framework.
• Security Risk Assurance Coordination: For engagements meeting defined criteria collaborate with Risk peers to conduct additional Security Risk Assurance assessments prior to Operational Security Compliance reviews.
• Enterprise Security Guidance: Provide strategic advice on people, process and technology security controls across missions ensuring alignment with enterprise‑wide security objectives.

About You

• Minimum 5 years of recent relevant experience in:
• Cybersecurity operations and risk management
• Business process reengineering
• Operational process development and continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and promote a positive enterprise‑wide security culture
• Proven project management multitasking and organisational skills
• High‑level theoretical and practical knowledge of security principles, frameworks and technologies
• Solid understanding of current trends in the cybersecurity threat landscape
• Relevant university‑level qualification in cybersecurity, information technology or a related field
• Desirable certifications:
• CompTIA Security+
• (ISC)² SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner
• ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Microsoft SC‑900 Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

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