20 Oct
Clearcompany
New South Wales
About us blue APACHE is an Australian owned award-winning Managed Service Provider, recognized for the 5th year running as Mid-Market Partner of the Year at the ARN Innovation Awards.
We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a vibrant culture, clear vision, and strong leadership.
When joining blue APACHE, you are joining an organization that is driven by our core values of employee and customer experience.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents and our differences.
Due to exciting growth plans,
we are looking for an experienced Virtual Chief Information Security Officer to join our Cyber Security Practice.
This role will be based in Sydney and will report into the GRC Practice Lead.
You will be responsible for helping develop and implement the information security governance strategy and policies to safeguard Blue APACHE's subscribed customer's digital assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities Provide consulting services to clients in the areas of governance, risk, and compliance.
Assist clients in developing and implementing risk management strategies.
Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend preventive measures.
Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Support assigned client outcome-focused Account Directors, Service Delivery Managers, and Portfolio Engineers with risk/gap mitigation services and solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain GRC frameworks and tools.
Provide training and education to clients on GRC topics.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in GRC.
Work with various teams within customer organizations to develop plans to improve compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards and provide input to drive targeted maturity levels.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
Monitor emerging threats and industry trends to adapt security advisory measures accordingly.
Advise on incident response best practices, including containment, investigation, and recovery efforts.
Support customers in defining and maintaining their organization's best practices security architecture, including network security, endpoint security, cloud security, Identity Access Management, and related vectors.
Promote the importance of user awareness and data handling behavior through best practices and policies.
Assess and manage security risks associated with third-party vendors and service providers for clients.
Requirements Prior experience as a v CISO or similar role.
Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks and methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Industry Certifications in GRC such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, or CISSP are highly desired.
Vendor certifications preferred.
Experience in the IT industry or IT-related projects is a plus.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
Proven experience in a GRC consulting and delivery role within information security, preferably as a Security advisor / v CISO or similar position.
Deep understanding of information security principles, standards, and best practices.
Experience managing or supporting security incidents.
Benefits Health Insurance discount with Medibank.
Discounts on thousands of products.
Novated leasing available for all employees.
Employee Assistance Program from The Mind Room.
Regular social events and an awesome culture – work with a team of experts in their field.
Ongoing training and development including paid certifications.
Quality hardware and laptop provided.
Employee referral programs - once you are in and you are loving it - you can refer a friend and get paid for it! Please note, all offers of employment at blue APACHE are subject to Police Clearance Checks.
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▶️ Virtual Chief Information Security Officer
🖊️ Clearcompany
📍 New South Wales