Principal Security Architect, Ongoing opportunity with flexible office locations and hybrid working options available

The Department of Customer Service CISO team is looking to fill the position of Principal Security Architect!

Benefits

• Fantastic ongoing grade 11/12 position within a technical team delivering security architecture and advisory services.
• Influential leadership role driving the delivery of emerging technologies and capabilities to secure critical government services.
• Salary range: $145,378 - $168,130+ super, commensurate with experience.
• Excellent leave entitlements: 20 days annual leave, up to additional 24 days flexible leave.
• Work from your home office as well as our state-of-the-art office in Sydney.

About Us

DCS is transforming the way NSW Government agencies interact with customers. We are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of everything we do and adopting new technologies to make government work better.

DCS is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Security Architecture team to influence and support our essential security capabilities. This role will take a lead in the evaluation of technologies and security solutions across our environment to ensure the organisation is postured to detect, protect and respond to cyber threats.

About you

• Technically minded with an ability to design and implement security patterns, models and controls with capabilities, products and processes to make lasting change and impact.
• Ability to guide stakeholders on secure by design principals and taking the initiative to reach robust and financially feasible security outcome
• Advanced knowledge and experience with solution security assessment.
• A collaborative team player who can work with technical and non-technical teams to ensure appropriate understanding of cyber security operations and capabilities.
• Experience with application of security-related standards and frameworks such as NIST Cyber Security Framework, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, OWASP, etc.
• Relevant information security and/or risk certification (e.g., CISSP, CISA, SABSA, Cloud security)
• At least 7 years' experience in cyber security, technology, or a related field focused on Threat modelling, Network and Data security.

Your responsibilities will include

• Collaborate with team members, business units and other stakeholders to develop, implement and maintain information security controls and standards in alignment with NSW and Federal Government frameworks and policies to ensure the security of information
• technology systems are secured and in alignment with NSW and Federal Government frameworks and policies.
• Provide expert input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the information security architecture and roadmap as well as maximise value for money investment.
• Manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure stakeholders are engaged throughout projects and project deliverables are met successfully.
• Provide expert advice and information to stakeholders on emerging information security issues and present recommendations aligned with established frameworks, budgets, timeframes, policy objectives and other project priorities.
• Define information security solutions and tools to support the business in meeting their business objectives securely, by leveraging technology and best practices to enhance the organisation's security capabilities.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and communication of the organisation's Information Security Strategy to raise awareness and ensure compliance with security policies and practices.

If you want to be part of this forward thinking, innovative team that thrive in challenging the status quo, we would love to hear from you!

What we need from you

To start your journey towards becoming our Principal Security Architect please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).

In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $145,378 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Wednesday 14th May at 10am

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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