Postes à Tours, France

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence. We stay curious, make space for diverse points of view, share what we know, and challenge what’s possible. From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

The Senior Consultant - Advisory position is within the Security Advisory Services business unit of the “Defend and Protect” capability of Tesserent Cyber Services. The role is responsible for leading and delivering outcome-based security advisory work to a variety of clients, focused on improving the Governance, Risk & Compliance capabilities within our clients’ organisations. The Senior Consultant – Advisory role will lead and perform a variety of assessments against industry recognised business and security standards, design, and implementation of security risk treatments and controls, policy development as a part of the Advisory Services function and individually.

• Lead and conduct information security reviews and Information Security Management System (ISMS) assessments.
• Lead and perform risk assessments and remediation plans development.
• Participate in the creation, review, and update of information security policies and procedures.
• Provide sound technical advice, recommendations, and consultancy on networks, infrastructure, products and services.
• Provide or assist with technical and process documentation.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, discuss security solutions, and provide advice.
• Present and explain findings to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Educate clients on information security principles.
• Learn relevant Australian and international frameworks, legislation, and best practices in the area of information security.
• Remain up to date with the latest security systems, tools, trends, and technology.

• Ideally, you will bring a bachelor degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT or a related field, along with at least 5 years relevant experience, and:
• Ability to apply best practice frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, ASD Essential Eight.
• Ability to develop and utilise the company’s methodologies to provide effective security and risk advice.
• Ability to articulate business implications and risks in relation to the business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain concepts.
• Open-minded and forward-thinking in terms of vision for the business and team culture.
• Ability to lead programs of work individually within timeframe, scope, and budget.
• Ability to work as a team with decisions made to support moving toward common goals.
• Professional certifications are an advantage (e.g., CISA, CISM, ISO27001, PCIDSS).

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