Senior Cyber Security Strategist

Our client is seeking a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to spearhead their information security strategy and initiatives.

This role is a vital part of the Cyber Security team within the broader ICT business unit.

The CISO will be responsible for leading, facilitating, documenting, designing, planning, and delivering power and water's cyber security strategy and associated implementation plans including compliance requirements and work that supports current needs.

• Assess cyber security strategy, policies, and posture across IT and OT
• Risk and threat landscape assessment across critical infrastructure
• Develop strategic roadmap incorporating regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and business goals
• Align with business resilience, operational continuity, and digital transformation programs
• Assess IT/OT cyber security integration, including convergence challenges and maturity levels
• Assess team structure to support current and future cyber programs and operations
• Review cyber security service providers, including assessment of current gap in cyber services
• Provide mentoring and development plans for cyber teams
• Deliver cybersecurity briefings and updates to senior managers as required
• Provide regular strategic position monthly reports and final report with uplift recommendations
• Strong leadership and proven ability to lead diverse teams
• Experience in cyber team right sizing
• Experience in working with service providers to improve cyber resilience
• Over 10 years' experience in cyber security within corporate organisations
• Detailed understanding of cyber security frameworks and standards including regulatory and legal knowledge
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent accreditation
• Utility company experience with active participation in cyber security strategy and operational initiatives
• Experience in the successful implementation of OT projects and initiatives across critical infrastructure
• Detailed knowledge of SOCI Act and risk management obligations
• Strong leadership and executive influencing skills

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Program and portfolio management skills
• Good knowledge of IT and OT Networks and associated security challenges
• Knowledge of SCADA, Cloud, AI platforms, and emerging technology
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• The suitable candidate MUST have a minimum of 10 years as Chief Information Security Officer preferably in a utility organisation

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership, particularly in critical infrastructure or utility sectors, with a strong track record of managing complex risk environments.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and facilitate the development of information security strategy and initiatives
2. Document and design implementation plans including compliance requirements
3. Deliver presentations and updates to senior managers as required
4. Manage and mentor cyber teams
5. Provide regular strategic position monthly reports and final report with uplift recommendations
6. Experience in program and portfolio management skills
7. Knowledge of IT and OT Networks and associated security challenges
8. SCADA, Cloud, AI platforms, and emerging technology

Minimum 10 years' experience as Chief Information Security Officer

Preferred experience in a utility organisation

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent accreditation

Strong leadership and executive influencing skills