- High profile leadership role managing and delivering the organisations cyber risk
- Lead a pivotal division, ensuring support to both the corporate and frontline functions
- Newly created permanent role which will effect change and transformation
Emphasising community preparedness, prevention, and response, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is a multifaceted organisation providing crucial services including fire and rescue, disaster management, Rural Fire Services, and State Emergency Services and extends support to other volunteer organisations engaged in emergency response efforts.
Purpose of the Role:Within the ICT directorate, the Cyber and
Information Security division oversees the organisations strategy and response to its technological needs. This involves effectively managing risks related to cybersecurity, ensuring information availability, privacy, and security, as well as maintaining infrastructure operations. While doing so, the department also aims to support and enhance the agency’s business objectives.As the Director, reporting directly to the Executive Director ICT, you will be tasked with providing leadership across various functions, whilst managing human resources, finances, budgets, planning, program management, and reporting. Your role will drive strategic changes in cyber and
Information Security which entails developing an
Information Security framework that aligns with industry standards and frameworks, ensuring its effectiveness and suitability for the organisation’s needs.You will oversee a range of responsibilities including:
- Leading and managing the development and execution of the Cyber Security Framework and Roadmap to align with business strategies and meet cyber security standards.
- Providing strategic counsel and risk assessment for the organisations’ cybersecurity and Information Security requirements to facilitate ongoing improvement and informed decision-making
- Promoting the strategy on cyber and Information Security to senior executives, vendor partners, and stakeholders to ensure the preservation of confidentiality, integrity, availability, safety, privacy, and information recovery.
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- Directing ongoing threat assessments to recognise key risks and implementing relevant treatment plans to address security incidents, safeguard IT assets, intellectual property, data, and reputation.
- Assess both existing and new technological initiatives to gauge the effects on cyber and Information Security, thereby fortifying our organization’s security stance.
- Developing, upholding, and reporting against Information Security metrics and key performance indicators to cultivate a culture of robust Information Security awareness and understanding among employees and vendors, thereby reducing security risks.
Key Skills and Experience:- Certifications of either Cyber Information Security Manager (CISM) or Cyber Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) highly regarded.
- Proven track record in leading high level cyber and Information Security from within a complex IT environment, a minimum 5 years’ experience
- Experience in assessing and planning for Information Security capabilities.
- High level of skill in the understanding and application of architecture, service and frontline deployment models as well as operational and security frameworks.
- Solid analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving successful customer-centric outcomes in complex environments
If you are driven by making a difference through the management of effective
Information Security possess the required skills and experience, apply now by submitting your CV/Resume and a Short Statement (maximum 2 pages) to email – Kim Ritchie 0412 156 920.Job Reference: 610274
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