Head of Cyber Security
Core
Lead AAF's cyber security strategy, own the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System, and guide executive decision-making for Australia's research sector identity infrastructure.
Role type
Strategic CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Builds
Cyber security strategy, ISO 27001 ISMS, governance, risk management, and resilience initiatives for a national research identity platform.
Domain
Cyber security, Identity & Access Management, Higher Education & Research
Required skills
Cyber security strategy, ISO 27001 ISMS ownership, Security governance, Risk management, Compliance, Executive reporting, Incident response, Cloud security (AWS/Microsoft), Business continuity
Preferred skills
NIST framework, Essential Eight, CISSP/CISM/CISA/CRISC certifications, Higher education/government sector experience
Technologies
ISO 27001, NIST, Essential Eight, AWS, Microsoft environments
Responsibilities
Develop and execute cyber security strategy; Own and improve ISO 27001 ISMS; Lead cyber governance, risk management, and compliance; Present risk updates to Executive Team and Board; Lead incident response and business continuity; Provide security guidance on cloud and identity services; Mentor Cyber Security Officer; Represent AAF externally in industry forums.
Seniority
Executive, C-level (CISO)