Cyber Security Operations Director

Be responsible for developing and leading a mature operations command centre - the Cyber Integration Centre (CIC), and Cyber Engineering (CE) teams.

Quigly are a boutique consultancy with a great network of clients across many industries.
Currently we are looking for a Security Operations Director for our fantastic client to join the Canberra based team as part of the Information Security Office. This is a permanent role.
Purpose
The Information Security Office (ISO) plays a critical role in leading and operating the organisations capabilities for the protection of information and communication technology systems within the digital and non-digital information eco-systems. The ISO mission areas are cybersecurity, information security culture, foreign interference, supply chain, counter-fraud, information security governance, security design and accreditation, data protection, and insider threats and cyber-harassment.
The Security Operations Director leads the Cyber Integration Centre (CIC) and Cyber Engineering (CE) teams within the Information Security Office and will take a lead role in driving the improvement of the organisations information security posture. The position is responsible for overseeing the evolution of technical and operational security platforms, the delivery of the technical aspects of the Information Security Strategy, and the development of a mature operations command centre.
Role details
Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Security Operations Director will be responsible for developing and leading a mature operations command centre - the Cyber Integration Centre (CIC), and Cyber Engineering (CE) teams within the Information Security Office.
The Security Operations Director will provide leadership, coordination and development of staff responsible for operational security and engineering activities, including detection, response, prevention, and security standards.
The role will also oversee the evolution of the operational security platforms and instil a culture of continuous innovation, improvement, and inclusion.
Our client embrace flexibility and balance so they offer a 4 day work week or equivalent hours!
In this role you will

• Lead the development, management and evolution of the Cyber Integration Centre and Cyber Engineering teams.
• Provide high-level expertise to shape the strategic direction of information security; and provide relevant advice and leadership to drive organisational and operational information security outcomes.
• Deliver and maintain effective leadership of information Security Operations, supporting staff career development, knowledge sharing and building a highly performing team
• Provide specialist expertise, support, and advice on delivery of key initiatives. This includes conceptualising and leading implementation of the Information Security Strategy and Program.
• Deliver strategic, responsive, and expert advice and progress reporting to Chief Information Security Officer and key stakeholders.
• Effectively and proactively contribute at a senior level to the ISO planning, policies and activities to support achievement of strategic priorities.
• Engage and manage vendor and vendor resources.
• Build, develop and maintain effective and collaborative strategic partnerships across the organisation and with ISO stakeholders to positively exercise influence on behalf of ISO.

About You

1. You have lived and breathed Cyber Security for many years. It is at your core.
2. Postgraduate qualifications and demonstrated significant relevant experience in information security and operations, or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.
3. Strong experience in developing and leading information Security Operations and a proven understanding of security technology and the emerging threat landscape.
4. Demonstrated deep technical knowledge of information Security Operations, information technology trends, programs, systems, and platforms.
5. Demonstrated high level of achievement and management experience at a senior level in a complex organisation and service delivery environment.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated high level experience and proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
7. A demonstrated ability to take innovative approaches leading to process improvement and the achievement of strategic goals.
8. Demonstrable inclusive leadership skills to build high-performing teams
9. Demonstrated high-level of understanding of equal opportunity principles and occupational health and safety in the workplace

This is a security-vetted position. All applicants must be Australian Citizens and based in Canberra.
Please note you must be located in Australia to apply for this role.
If you think this sounds like you, we want to hear from you, so please go ahead, send your CV today.