Head of Cyber Security

• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
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The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of an organisation dedicated to nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.  

In your new role, you will serve as a pivotal figure, overseeing Transgrid’s cybersecurity. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the technical landscape is safe and secure and complies to the regulatory requirements. You will cultivate a culture of cybersecurity awareness and compliance across all business units. You will also act as the primary liaison with the Board Audit Risk Committee, providing regular updates and insights on cybersecurity matters.

Your duties will include governing and directing cybersecurity activities in alignment with established security practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This entails developing and maintaining cybersecurity strategies, as well as ensuring compliance across all information and operational technology domains.

Furthermore, you will provide leadership and guidance to operational and project delivery teams, ensuring adherence to security policies, standards, and procedures. It will also be your responsibility to stay updated on cybersecurity developments and provide timely advice to senior management.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess extensive experience in both information and operational technologies, with a specialisation in Critical Infrastructure security management. Strong communication skills, particularly at the executive and board levels, along with effective influencing and negotiation abilities, will be essential.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in an appropriate discipline, and/or equivalent relevant knowledge and extensive experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or other similar industry certification
• 10+ years of senior security management experience
• Experience in both information and operational technologies. 
• Experience in Critical Infrastructure security management.
• Understanding of information security fundamentals and general security technologies
• Extensive understanding of critical program/project management techniques and an ability to motivate and lead team members.
• Strong understanding of information security, risk, privacy, and regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge of or business experience in other business units or functional areas outside Security
• Proven verbal and written engagement skills at executive and Board level.
• Influencing and negotiation skills used to advocate security positions to Transgrid’s interest.

Preferrable

• Strong risk management skills including a good understanding of implementing and operating an ISM using ISO 31000 or ISO27001
• At least 5 years’ experience in implementing and managing a certified ISO 27001:2015 environment and strong practical experience with the PSPF, ISM, the Australian government security classifications system, ASD top 8, and OWASP top 10.

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Who we are

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools, and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Applications close on Monday 22 April 2024

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas