Cyber Security Product Owner

**Computer Systems Officer (CSO) Grade 5**:

- **Temporary Full-Time - until 30th June 2026**:

- **Sydney Olympic Park**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

Cyber Crime is an ever increasing and evolving global threat to policing, government organisations and our citizens. The digital enablement of modern policing through next generation policing systems, wearable devices such as body worn video, and modern digital concepts about officer and citizen interconnectedness greatly expands the digital threat surface into the front line of policing. The Cyber Security Command has the broad remit to establish and implement the Cyber Security plan for NSW Police. Based out of new premises, we are now seeking experienced individuals to join our rapidly growing team.

As part of the new venture, we are now seeking an experienced Product Owner - Data Security to be responsible for the operational lifecycle for security technologies. This includes maintenance of confidentiality, integrity and availability of data in the ICT environment, especially focussed on encryption and key management technologies for data in transit and at rest, data classification, data labelling and data loss prevention technologies. The role will have 1 direct report. This is a long term 4 year, full-time position based at our modern offices in Sydney Olympic Park.

For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities and capabilities required for the role), **click here** **to view the role description.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Extensive professional experience with IT security products and services, preferably related to data classification and labelling, data leakage protection or data encryption and key management.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in an IT discipline or equivalent experience.
- Team leadership and service portfolio delivery experience.
- Solid knowledge of automation tools including development of security playbooks.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease; and
- 2 min walk to nearest train station and bus stop, restaurants, cafes and sporting venues.

**How to Apply**

This is a readvertised role. Previous applicants will need to reapply.

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
**Target Question 2**:
Explain how poor supply chain practice can lead to system compromise and data leakage? How would you prepare against supply chain threats?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager **Nadarajah Bhavan** **via **0457 607 499.**
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.