Security Governance and Compliance Leader

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeDataProtection Full time $150,000 - $200,000
Job Overview

This is a key leadership role that involves driving a risk-based approach to security governance and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Security Governance, Identity Governance, Compliance Automation, and Data Protection.

They will be responsible for leading two critical engineering teams: Security Governance & Data Protection.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Data Protection team by coaching, mentoring, and connecting their work directly to Xero's strategic goals.
  • Develop and implement Continuous Assurance capabilities, automating security controls to support ISO, SOC2, and other regulatory attestations.
  • Oversee the Identity Management Engine, ensuring it meets business needs while enabling self-service access control for teams.
  • Work closely with the SASE program team to integrate data security policies into Xero's cloud and network security architecture.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Proven track record of people leadership, demonstrating honesty and integrity.
  • Strong knowledge of SASE, Zero Trust, and cloud security principles, ensuring security is scalable and frictionless.
  • Experience implementing and managing Identity Governance solutions (e.g., user access reviews, provisioning automation).
  • Experience leading Data Protection initiatives, including DLP implementations in cloud and hybrid environments.
Benefits

We offer generous paid leave, dedicated paid leave for physical and mental wellbeing, Employee Assistance Program, health insurance, life insurance, income protection, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave, Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Xero's security operations and contribute to the company's growth and success.

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