Cyber Security Consultant

**Cyber Security Consultant| Customer and Operations| Sydney**

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, Allianz Australia is seeking a thoughtful and driven Cyber Security Consultant to help strengthen and evolve our security posture. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping how we manage cyber threats, embed secure-by-design principles into projects, respond to incidents, and deliver strategic initiatives that matter. This is a governance-focused position—perfect for someone who thrives on influencing outcomes, guiding best practices, and leveraging their technical knowledge or previous hands-on experience to make a meaningful impact.

**About the role**
- Partnering with business teams to embed strong cyber security risk management practices across the enterprise.
- Providing expert advice on cyber risks, issues, and incidents—helping teams navigate challenges with confidence.
- Supporting the development of engaging, data-driven dashboards and reports for internal stakeholders, senior management, and the Board.
- Collaborating with our local and global Cyber Security community to manage threats, respond to incidents, and strengthen our security posture.
- Contributing to the evolution of our threat detection and response strategies, including playbook development and incident management.
- Conducting cyber threat and risk assessments, monitoring emerging technologies, and recommending proactive solutions.
- Championing secure-by-design principles in strategic programs and projects from concept to delivery.
- Identifying and advising on security issues in systems and projects, balancing risk, cost, and usability.
- Evaluating new technologies and recommending security solutions that reduce complexity and enable business agility.

**About you**
- A genuine passion for Cyber Security—bonus points if you know what “Jr frpher lbhe shgher” means.
- Demonstrated at least 3 years of experience in a similar cyber security role. Relevant education and/or certifications (e.g., SSCP, GSEC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, Security+).
- Strong communication skills—you can explain complex topics clearly and influence with confidence.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams.
- Self-starter with strong planning and prioritisation skills—comfortable managing multiple demands.
- Experience in at least either of the following areas:

- Regulatory trends in financial services and their impact on cyber risk.
- Cloud computing or AI
- Security technologies and their business value.
- IT, Assurance, Risk Management, or Cyber Security support roles.
- Business intelligence and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, AI).

**Benefits and perks**
- Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day
- Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
- Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
- Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program
- own a piece of your employer
- For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

**About our culture**

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

**Adjustments and support**

**Job Level**:

- Professional

**Location**:

- Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

North Sydney, NSW, AU, 2060

**Area of Expertise**:

- IT & Tech Engineering

**Unit**:

- Allianz Australia

**Employing Entity**:

- ALLIANZ AUSTRALIA SERVICES PTY LTD

**Job Type**:

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