At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and manage IT security policies while leading cyber security awareness initiatives.
- Company: Join the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and impact.
- Why this job: Shape the future of cyber security and protect NSW's environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in security policy development and knowledge of cyber security frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 129464 - 142665 $ per year.
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
Create and maintain IT security policies, procedures, and documentation.
Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity for up to 2 years. Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + superannuation + leave loading.
Our Cyber Security and Risk team is currently seeking to appoint a Security Governance Analyst in this newly created role. You’ll be responsible for shaping and managing IT security policies and systems, leading cyber security awareness initiatives, providing expert advice on security measures, and ensuring alignment with key standards and privacy regulations.
About the Role
- Create and maintain IT security policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Support and improve the organisation’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) using standards like ISO 27001, NIST, Essential 8, and NSW Cyber Security Policy.
- Run training and awareness programs to boost staff knowledge of cyber security.
- Advise on security controls and help ensure compliance with privacy and security requirements.
- Assist with audits by gathering evidence, identifying risks, and recommending improvements.
- Communicate security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have experience with:
- Security Policy Development: Ability to create and maintain IT security policies and procedures.
- Security Frameworks Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, Essential 8, and NSW Cyber Security Policy.
- Training & Awareness: Experience in running cyber security education programs for staff.
- Risk & Compliance: Understanding of privacy principles, risk management, and legal compliance in IT.
- Audit Participation: Skills in supporting security audits, identifying risks, and recommending improvements.
- Communication: Strong ability to explain security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration: Capable of building relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Able to stay updated with changes in legislation, standards, and best practices in cyber security.
Tertiary qualifications in computer science, information and technology or related technical field and/or relevant experience.
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close Tuesday 12th August at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Shad Thakkar via shad.thakkar@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
Security Governance Analyst in Sydney employer: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment and heritage of New South Wales. With a strong focus on employee growth, the department offers comprehensive training programs and a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Located in Harris Park, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages innovation and professional development while contributing to vital sustainability initiatives.
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NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Recruitment Team
