Strategic CISO: Global Cybersecurity Leader in National Defense

Defence Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Australia is seeking a dynamic Senior Executive Service Band 2 for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role within Joint Capabilities Group. The successful candidate will provide ICT security leadership, strategic guidance, and governance across a large, complex government department.

You will deliver cyber security strategy, oversee operations, and communicate complex technical concepts to senior Defence executives, while ensuring compliance with Government policy and

Qualifications

• Extensive cyber security experience across multiple organisations.
• Global experience preferred for the role.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver ICT cyber security strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICT security advice and guidance on significant cyber security risks.
• Provide strategic level guidance for cyber security in Defence.
• Ensure compliance with Government cyber security policy, standards, regulations and legislation.
• Advise on and influence the design, build, operate and defend functions of the Defence digital operating model.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cyber security

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Defence Australia is seeking a dynamic Senior Executive Service Band 2 for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role within Joint Capabilities Group. The successful candidate will provide ICT security leadership, strategic guidance, and governance across a large, complex government department.

You will deliver cyber security strategy, oversee operations, and communicate complex technical concepts to senior Defence executives, while ensuring compliance with Government policy and