Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Telstra Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Employment TypePermanentClosing Date5 Nov :59pmJob TitleSenior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead

Job Summary

As a Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead, you play a critical role in ensuring that Telstra provides an industry leading secure ecosystem for employees and customers. You draw on your deep expertise and experience in cyber security and technology use leading-edge practices to identify, anticipate, respond to and resolve security threats. Working in a specialised team you are a recognised subject matter expert, collaborative partner and trusted advisor by our employees, partners and customers. The work you do underpins Telstra's competitive advantage and ability to provide a superior customer experience.Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

Focus of the Role

You'll be at the forefront of cyber security risk assurance, working closely with business, cyber security, and project stakeholders in a highly technical and complex environment. We would love for you to utilise your expertise when it comes to establishing and maintaining these collaborative relationships.

Your job is to assess technical security outcomes and translate them into meaningful business risk insights and ultimately providing the critical delivery endorsement. This is not a people management or strategy role—it's about taking ownership and performing practical, on-the-ground cyber security risk assessments.

What We Offer

  • Performance-related pay

  • Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up

  • Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.

  • Purchased annual leave scheme

  • Additional Telstra day off

  • Additional 30% off Telstra products and services

  • Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

The Opportunity

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping Telstra's cyber security posture across critical projects?

We're looking for a seasoned cyber security professional to join our Global Networks and Technology team as a Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead. This role is hands-on and impactful focused on identifying and assessing security risks across a wide range of Telstra initiatives.

This position can be based anywhere in Australia.

What You'll Do

  • Leading cyber security risk assessments across Telstra projects

  • Collaborating with project teams to identify and address security gaps

  • Communicating complex technical issues in clear business terms

  • Making informed decisions and managing stakeholder expectations

  • Contributing to the uplift of team processes and engagement models

About You

  • 10+ years of experience in a cyber security related role (architecture, testing, assurance)

  • Proven ability to perform hands-on technical risk assessments

  • Strong understanding of standards such as ISO, PCI, NIST, and E8

  • Ability to translate technical risks in context and clearly communicate these to business stakeholders

  • Experience working across large and complex environments

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on for job applications in Australia

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on or via the additional contact options found at
 



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