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Overview
As a Senior Cyber Security Advisor, you will play a critical role in Telstra's Global Networks & Technology - Security & Operations team, driving enterprise-wide security outcomes through strategic engagement and technical leadership.
You are accountable for establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Cyber Assurance engagements—including Group Owners, Technical Product Owners, and internal business units.
Your focus will be on enabling secure delivery of business missions by providing expert guidance, simplifying complex security challenges, and ensuring alignment with Telstra's risk and compliance frameworks.
Global Networks & Technology - Security & Operations is responsible for Telstra's security and operations, protecting Telstra's assets and infrastructure.
What you'll do
Strategic Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Group & Technical Product Owners to align on evolving priorities, expectations, and strategic outcomes.
Cybersecurity Advocacy: Champion effective cybersecurity communication across internal business units, fostering a culture of security awareness and collaboration.
Security Assessment Engagement: Stay actively involved in mission-critical security assessments, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and risk posture.
Operational Efficiency: Identify and eliminate barriers that impede streamlined cybersecurity assessments, driving continuous improvement in assessment processes.
End-to-End Engagement Leadership: Lead multi-service security engagements, acting as the single point of contact from initiation through to successful completion.
Risk Analysis & Treatment Advisory: Interpret residual security risks and recommend appropriate treatments based on industry best practices and Telstra's risk framework.
Security Risk Assurance Coordination: For engagements meeting defined criteria, collaborate with Risk peers to conduct additional Security Risk Assurance assessments prior to Operational Security Compliance reviews.
Enterprise Security Guidance: Provide strategic advice on people, process, and technology security controls across missions, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide security objectives.
About you
Minimum 5 years of recent, relevant experience in:
Cybersecurity operations and risk management
Business process reengineering
Operational process development and continuous improvement
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and promote a positive, enterprise-wide security culture
Proven project management, multitasking, and organizational skills
High-level theoretical and practical knowledge of security principles, frameworks, and technologies
Solid understanding of current trends in the cybersecurity threat landscape
Relevant university-level qualification in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field
Desirable certifications:
CompTIA Security+
(ISC)2 SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner
ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Microsoft SC-900 - Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
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