Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead

Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead page is loaded Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead Apply locations Australia (Flexible) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 9, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR- Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 8 Sept :59pm Job Title Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance LeadJob SummaryAs 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 At Telstra, we believe in building a connected future where everyone can thrive.
As Australia's leading technology company with a global presence, we're committed to creating a workplace that supports growth, wellbeing, and balance, where your voice is heard and your contributions matter.As a cyber security professional you will be passionate about making a difference.
In this role, you'll lead risk assurance across a range of Telstra's key projects.
It's a hands-on opportunity to assess technical security outcomes, translate them into meaningful business insights, and help shape our security posture.What You'll Be DoingLeading cyber security risk assessments across complex Telstra initiativesCollaborating with project and cyber teams to identify and address security gapsTranslating technical risks into clear, actionable business languageManaging stakeholder expectations and supporting informed decision-makingContributing to the uplift of team processes and engagement models.What You'll Bring10+ years of experience in cyber security (architecture, testing, assurance)Practical experience in technical risk assessmentsFamiliarity with standards like ISO, PCI, NIST, and E8A collaborative mindset and the ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable business insightsExperience working in large, complex environments.What We OfferPerformance-based payAccess to thousands of learning programsOpportunities to work across 22 countriesPurchased annual leave and an additional Telstra Day off30% discount on Telstra products and services.Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about cyber security and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of secure connectivity, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and be part of something bigger
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