Chief Cyber Security Architect

14 hours ago


Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time
About the Company

Coles is a leading Australian retailer with a strong presence in the country's retail landscape. With over 115,000 team members, Coles operates a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, serving millions of customers daily.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Principal to join our Business Protect and Secure-by-Design team. This role will play a pivotal part in bridging the gap between the Group Cyber team and senior business stakeholders, ensuring effective protection of business units from emerging threats.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to align security initiatives with business goals. They will serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on cyber best practices, cyber threats, and emerging risks.

Responsibilities
  • Act as a bridge between the Group Cyber team and business unit, ensuring security measures support business goals and enable smooth operations while mitigating risks and maintaining compliance.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to business technology teams, fostering a security-first culture within the business unit.
  • Participate in risk assessments and audits, monitoring the effectiveness of cyber measures and compliance with internal policies, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Communicate security risks, requirements, and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Participate in quarterly planning activities, advising on Cyber Security implications and considerations to build Security controls in from the start.
  • Estimate required Security involvement for business initiatives and support capacity planning to ensure Secure by Design resources are effectively allocated across security initiatives.
  • Design reporting dashboards and metrics to drive actionable outcomes improving Security risk posture within the business unit.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A deep understanding of security reference architectures, secure by design principles, threat modelling methodologies, and risk assessment techniques.
  • Extensive experience (10+ years) in designing, implementing, and managing security controls across the breadth of security capabilities within complex technology environments.
  • Demonstrated experience understanding how different business units operate and how security measures can support their objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, including developing strategies to handle potential security threats effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement cyber strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational goals and risk management strategies.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the latest cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this position is $140,000 - $170,000, depending on experience. Additionally, Coles offers a range of benefits, including flexible working options, office perks, discounts, recognition through rewards, opportunities for learning and development, paid parental leave, and investment in your future through our team member share plan.



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