Strategic Head of Cyber Security for National Research

Fynd; Canberra; Híbrido; AUD 230.000 - 350.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

AAF is seeking a high-impact Head of Cyber Security to become its Chief Information Security Officer, reporting to the CEO and shaping security strategy across universities, government and research institutions.

You'll lead ISO 27001 governance, risk management and security assurance, while balancing hands-on technical demands with strategic leadership in a highly regulated environment. The role offers executive visibility and national influence.

Formación

• Leading cyber security, information security or cyber risk functions.
• Delivering or operating ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems.
• Security governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Cloud security (AWS and/or Microsoft environments).
• Incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Executive and Board reporting.
• Building security strategy and roadmaps.
• Working within highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute AAF's cyber security strategy while continuing to mature the organisation's security capability.
• Own and continually improve AAF's ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Lead cyber governance, risk management, compliance and security assurance across the organisation.
• Present meaningful cyber risk and security updates to the Executive Leadership Team, Audit & Risk Committee and Board.
• Lead incident response, business continuity and organisational resilience initiatives.
• Provide security guidance across cloud platforms, enterprise systems, identity services and emerging technologies.
• Mentor and support the Cyber Security Officer while partnering closely with technical leaders across the organisation.
• Represent AAF externally through industry working groups, conferences, communities of practice and strategic partnerships.
• Help strengthen cyber capability across Australia's higher education and research community.

Conocimientos

Cyber security leadership

ISO 27001

Risk management

Executive reporting

Descripción del empleo

AAF is seeking a high-impact Head of Cyber Security to become its Chief Information Security Officer, reporting to the CEO and shaping security strategy across universities, government and research institutions.

You'll lead ISO 27001 governance, risk management and security assurance, while balancing hands-on technical demands with strategic leadership in a highly regulated environment. The role offers executive visibility and national influence.