Cloud Security Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Security Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about security and cloud technologies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the certification, accreditation, assurance, and authorisation activities across the security program. They will work closely with internal teams and customers to establish baselines and level-set the security requirements, security controls, and security objectives.

This role involves implementing security compliance frameworks into design and build baselines to achieve the agreed security posture. The ideal candidate will have experience working with governance, risk and compliance programs that directly involve interaction with regulatory bodies.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop thought leadership material on cloud and emerging technologies, contributing to the organization's knowledge base and industry positioning.

You will be part of a dynamic team that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities, and a positive work-life balance.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the Cloud Security Specialist for designated components within the cloud capability, to perform assurance and authorization activities to ensure adherence to standards and protocols.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to establish baselines and level-set the security requirements, security controls, and security objectives.
• Implement security compliance frameworks into design and build baselines to achieve the agreed security posture.
• Create, optimise, and support cross-functional working groups and projects aimed at enhancing security efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
• Develop thought leadership material on cloud and emerging technologies, contributing to the organisation's knowledge base and industry positioning.

Basic qualifications:

• 7+ years experience working in areas related to security assurance, such as cybersecurity, auditing, security architecture, regulatory affairs or public sector agencies involved in cybersecurity management.
• Experience working with governance, risk and compliance programs that directly involve interaction with regulatory bodies.
• Proficient with government security frameworks, policies and standards (e.g. PSPF, ISM, DSPF).
• Experience working with cloud technologies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Security Management, Security Risk Management or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years experience in implementing and operationalising security to meet business outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence and lead business partners and supporting teams.
• Ability to coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills.

Acknowledgement of country:

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.

We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and inclusivity, where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive. If you require any accommodations during the application and hiring process, please let us know.

Seniority level:

• Not Applicable

Employment type:

• Full-time

Job function:

• Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Engineering

Industries:

• IT Services and IT Consulting