Senior Information Security Leader & Strategic Advisor

Auckland Council; Waiheke; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council's CISO Office invites a highly experienced Principal Information Security Consultant to lead security across the organisation's complex technology environment. You will guide critical security decisions, shape strategy, and advise senior leaders, technology specialists and delivery teams.

You will lead a team of Information Security Consultants, embedding security across projects and agile release trains, and you will influence the Council’s security roadmap, policies, standards

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in Information Security, including five or more years in a senior security design or consulting position within a large, complex or politically sensitive organisation.
• Extensive experience providing high level Information Security advisory and assurance services within medium to large organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide enterprise wide technical leadership and influence significant security and technology decisions.
• Deep knowledge of solution design practices and the application of Information Security principles and controls.
• Proven experience advising senior leaders and stakeholders on complex security risks and mitigating actions.
• Strong leadership, coaching and capability development experience.
• Current knowledge of Information Security trends, cloud services and cyber technologies.
• Strong business acumen and the judgement to balance security requirements with practical delivery considerations.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills.
• A delivery focused mindset and a sound understanding of Agile delivery methods.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Law or a related discipline, an equivalent industry qualification, or extensive relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing principal level thought leadership and technical direction across Information Security.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Information Security Consultants.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the Chief Information Security Officer and other senior stakeholders.
• Providing expert guidance and constructive challenge on complex solution designs, security risks and strategic decisions.
• Acting as the senior escalation point for complex security incidents, change requests and advisory matters.
• Setting expectations for the quality and consistency of Information Security advisory and assurance services.
• Guiding the application of security principles and controls across projects, agile release trains and operational teams.
• Coaching consultants to undertake robust risk assessments in support of the GRC function and ICT Risk Register.
• Influencing the development and implementation of Information Security strategy, roadmaps, policies, standards and guidelines.
• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders, technology specialists and stakeholders across Council.
• Strengthening Information Security capability and awareness through engagement, education and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Security Leadership

Team Leadership

Advisory Services

Solution Design

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Cloud & Cyber

Agile Delivery

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Job description

Auckland Council's CISO Office invites a highly experienced Principal Information Security Consultant to lead security across the organisation's complex technology environment. You will guide critical security decisions, shape strategy, and advise senior leaders, technology specialists and delivery teams.

You will lead a team of Information Security Consultants, embedding security across projects and agile release trains, and you will influence the Council’s security roadmap, policies, standards