Business Information Security Officer
Ongoing opportunities, based in Sydney with flexible and hybrid working options.
The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is looking for a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to join our growing team!
Benefits
- Unique opportunity to engage with and enable the Business through Cyber Security!
- Ongoing, full‑time position
- Grade 11 / 12, salary range: $139,787 - $161,663 + 11% super
- Excellent leave entitlements: 20 days annual leave and up to an additional 24 days of flexible leave.
- Flexible and remote working opportunities from anywhere in NSW.
DCS is transforming the way NSW Government agencies interact with customers. We are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of everything we do and adopting new technologies to make government work better. DCS is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first‑class customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW.
This role will build strategic stakeholder relationships and act as the single point of contact for cyber security to the business areas. They will enable effective and efficient delivery of cyber security services and appropriate management of cyber risks aligned with the Business and Cluster CISO strategies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide expert strategic security advice and leadership to agencies as the CISO Delegate, working collaboratively with the divisional digital and business leaders to identify and manage the risk posed by cyber threat actors.
- Develop tailored cyber strategies and approaches for lines of business which are aligned and integrated with the DCS cyber strategy.
- Lead the development of security delivery plans for agencies and clients to support the DCS Cyber Security Strategy. Oversee the delivery of security services to bring strategy and initiatives to life.
- Provide leadership and guidance to business functions to ensure security is incorporated early and effectively in programs, projects and initiatives.
- Act as the trusted advisor, working collaboratively with other CISO functions to drive participation of business stakeholders in cyber security initiatives and empower risk‑based decision making.
- Identify business specific training needs and facilitate sessions to raise awareness and enhance the cyber culture.
About you:
Experience engaging with technology and business leaders to discuss cyber security in business terms.
- Demonstrated ability to develop or contribute to cyber strategies to meet business needs, address contemporary threats and align to existing business strategies.
- At least 5 years' experience in cyber security risk, governance, architecture, compliance, and/or technology domains.
- Experience acting as a point of escalation for cyber security incidents is desirable.
- Excellent engagement and presentation skills is a must.
- A collaborative team player who can work with technical and non‑technical teams to ensure risk, audit and compliance activities are designed and operated effectively.
- Experience with Cyber Security standards and frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISM, or the NSW Cyber Security Policy (CSP) would be beneficial.
- Commitment to a growth and learning mindset.
If you want to be part of this forward‑thinking, innovative team that thrives in challenging status‑quo, we would love to hear from you!
What we need from you:
To start your journey towards becoming our BISO, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).
Talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.
Salary Grade 11 / 12, with the base salary for this role starting at $139,787 base plus superannuation.
Closing Date: Monday 4th March 10am
Working at Department of Customer Service
The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a great place to work! Our values of accountability, trust, service, and integrity drive our initiatives and culture. We support innovative programs in areas as broad as digital government, consumer protection and major public works. We are an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and versatile work practices and believe our people are our greatest asset.
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