Cyber Security Controls Assurance Manager

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Controls Assurance Manager to join our team at the University of New South Wales. As a key member of our Cyber Security team, you will be responsible for overseeing and advancing our cyber security controls assurance practices, ensuring that our cyber security controls are effective, regularly tested, and continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategies for cyber security controls testing, including regular controls effectiveness testing and gap assessments.
  • Facilitate the remediation of identified gaps and delivery of cyber security metrics and reporting to support senior management decision-making.
  • Lead the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of cyber security controls assurance testing, including penetration testing, application security assessments, and red teaming exercises.
  • Develop and implement a continuous controls assurance testing strategy, with a focus on control monitoring, automation, uplift, and rationalisation.
  • Oversee and deliver annual controls assurance testing activities, including penetration testing, application security assessments, and red teaming exercises.
  • Monitor, track, and ensure timely closure of findings, risks, and associated actions resulting from controls assurance activities, ensuring alignment with the University's risk appetite.
  • Develop, collect, and continuously improve cyber security metrics and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)/Key Control Indicators (KCIs) to measure performance and risk exposure.
  • Lead the delivery and management of periodic cyber security metrics reporting.
  • Present insights, information, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders to inform decision-making and support organisational objectives.
Requirements
  • Extensive management expertise and supporting experience (7+ years) in cyber security controls assurance, with a proven track record in controls assurance testing, metrics reporting, and audit management.
  • Strong experience with cyber security assurance tools such as Checkmarx, Lacework, BugCrowd, and similar platforms.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH, or relevant certifications in security assurance and controls testing are highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading penetration testing, red teaming, application security assessments, and cloud security posture management.
  • Strong understanding of cyber security metrics, KRIs/KCIs, and their role in managing and communicating risk.
  • Experience in working with risk registers and driving the remediation of risks and audit findings.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining a focus on quality and timelines.
  • High level of motivation, resilience, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
What We Offer
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
  • Access to lifelong learning and career development
  • Progressive HR practices
  • Discounts and entitlements

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.



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