Principal Information Security Officer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Full time

**The role of the Principal Information Security Officer is to**:

- Develop, implement, and continuously improve information security policies aligned with IS18 and ISO27001/ISO27002 standards, ensuring senior-level oversight and approval. Ensure strict adherence to IS18, Essential Eight and ISO27001/ISO27002 compliance requirements, conducting regular assessments to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions. Conduct comprehensive threat and risk assessments to evaluate vulnerabilities, translating findings into actionable steps for risk mitigation. Engage with external vendors, evaluating their security practices to ensure alignment with organizational standards, and provide expert advice to internal teams on vendor selection and integration, ensuring third-party services meet security requirements effectively. Collaborate closely with solution architects to review system designs and architectures, providing expert input on security controls and ensuring compliance. Liaise with technical teams and business stakeholders, conveying complex security concepts clearly and collaborating with business units to assess their specific security needs, offering tailored solutions within the framework of information security policies. Analyse vulnerabilities in the environment, understanding their potential impact, and define effective treatment strategies by working closely with IT teams to prioritize and track vulnerability remediation efforts, ensuring timely resolution and reducing exposure to risks. Create security awareness training programs that enhance understanding across the organization, ensuring employees comprehend their roles in maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and upholding security standards. Lead security incident response efforts, overseeing the detection, resolution, and detailed reporting of security incidents, including root cause analysis, impact assessment, and remediation strategies. Stay abreast of evolving threats, compliance requirements, and industry best practices, incorporating this knowledge into the information security framework. Implement continuous improvement initiatives, refining processes, policies, and procedures to adapt to emerging security challenges and business needs.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
**Job Ad Reference**: QLD/559276/24
**Closing Date**: Friday, 3rd May 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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