Senior Cyber Security Advisor
Core
Provide strategic cyber security guidance and leadership to strengthen resilience and protect critical infrastructure in highly regulated environments.
Role type
Senior Cyber Security Advisor (Strategic IC)
Builds
Security posture, policies, standards, and compliance frameworks for business and technology initiatives
Domain
Energy sector (Critical Infrastructure) + Cyber Security
Required skills
Cyber security advisory, risk assessment and management, policy development, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, program delivery, OT security knowledge
Preferred skills
Public sector/government advisory experience, NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, AESCSF, Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) Act expertise
Technologies
NIST Cyber Security Framework, ISA/IEC 62443, MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework
Responsibilities
Provide expert cyber security advice across strategic and operational initiatives; Identify, assess and manage cyber security risks across technology and business projects; Partner with business leaders, technology teams, subsidiaries, vendors and external stakeholders to strengthen cyber security outcomes; Develop, implement and maintain cyber security policies, standards and guidelines; Ensure alignment with relevant cyber security regulations, legislation and industry frameworks; Communicate cyber security risks, priorities and technical debt to executive and business leadership teams; Deliver cyber security awareness activities, workshops and mentoring sessions for technical and non-technical stakeholders; Support compliance initiatives and drive improvements in security posture across IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments; Develop reporting and metrics to measure cyber security maturity and effectiveness; Act as a senior point of escalation and provide leadership support when required.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC