Senior Specialist Cyber Security Services

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is actively seeking an experienced cyber security professional to safeguard critical infrastructure and protect sensitive data across the Transport cluster. You will provide strategic and technical cyber security expertise to support the development, delivery and continuous improvement of cyber defence, risk and resilience services.

You will assess cyber security requirements, develop risk mitigation strategies and lead initiatives aligned with organisational priorities, the

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience across cyber defence, security, risk and resilience.
• Strong technical knowledge of Windows and AWS environments, cloud security and IAM.
• Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, ITIL and Agile are highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical cyber security expertise to support the development, delivery and continuous improvement of cyber defence, risk and resilience services across the Transport cluster.
• Assess cyber security requirements, develop risk mitigation strategies and lead initiatives aligned with organisational priorities, the evolving threat landscape and industry best practice.
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex cyber security matters, working closely with stakeholders to strengthen security practices and reduce cyber and technology risk.
• Evaluate and improve tools, processes and services across areas including security operations, cyber risk and assurance, cloud security, identity and privileged access management, operational technology and security architecture.

Skills

Windows

AWS

Cloud security

Privileged Access

Identity Management

Certificate Management

Operational Technology

Security architecture

Stakeholder management

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 112022

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. Our records and datasets are vast and varied. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats. You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.

In this role, you'll:

You will provide strategic and technical cyber security expertise to support the development, delivery and continuous improvement of cyber defence, risk and resilience services across the Transport cluster.

You will assess cyber security requirements, develop risk mitigation strategies and lead initiatives aligned with organisational priorities, the evolving threat landscape, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

You will act as a trusted advisor on complex cyber security matters, working closely with stakeholders to strengthen security practices and reduce cyber and technology risk.

This role will see you evaluate and improve tools, processes and services across areas including security operations, cyber risk and assurance, cloud security, identity and privileged access management, operational technology and security architecture.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

You are an experienced cyber security professional with 5–10 years’ experience across cyber defence, security, risk and resilience.

You bring strong technical knowledge of Windows and AWS environments, cloud security, Privileged Access Management, Identity Management, Certificate Management, Operational Technology and security architecture.

You are a confident stakeholder manager who can quickly build trusted relationships, influence and negotiate outcomes, and communicate complex cyber security matters effectively.

You are comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines in a complex environment. Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP, ITIL and Agile are are highly regarded but not essential.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 26 October 2026

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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