At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multi-year cyber security uplift program and manage project delivery.
- Company: Profectus, a trusted partner for Australian Government agencies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a national impact.
- Other info: 100% onsite in Canberra with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join us to enhance cyber security and protect critical infrastructure.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in program management with cyber security experience.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
Profectus is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Cyber Security Program Managers. The work is likely to require managing delivery of a multi-year cyber security uplift program across IT and operational technology (OT) environments, including scope, schedule, budget, vendors, risks and reporting to executives and the Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage delivery of a multi-year cyber security uplift program and its projects
- Manage program scope, schedule, budget, resources and dependencies
- Set up and run program governance, including steering committee papers, status reporting and decision logs
- Manage program risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies
- Coordinate delivery across IT, OT, architecture, operations and vendor teams
- Manage vendors and contractors, including statements of work and performance
- Track progress and benefits against the costed roadmap
- Prepare briefs, papers and reports for executive and Board audiences
- Run planning workshops and stakeholder sessions to agree priorities and land decisions
- Support business change so new security controls are adopted and sustained
Required Experience
- Minimum seven years in project or program management, including delivery of cyber security uplift programs
- Managing program budgets, schedules, resources and vendors
- Program governance and reporting to executive committees and Boards
- Working knowledge of cyber security controls such as MFA, identity and access management and network segmentation, enough to be credible with technical teams
- Familiarity with at least two of ISO 27001, NIST CSF and the Essential Eight
- Stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation at all levels
- Business writing across briefs, reports and Board papers
Desirable Experience
- PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or AgilePM certification
- Delivering security projects in OT environments
- Critical infrastructure environments and the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act
- Consulting or advisory background, with a record of delivering the work rather than handing over a report
- Projects involving the Microsoft security ecosystem
Working Arrangements
100% onsite Canberra
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
Cyber Security Program Manager in Canberra employer: Profectus
Profectus is an exceptional employer, offering Infrastructure Engineers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and secure ICT environment that supports vital Australian Government services. With a strong focus on employee growth, Profectus fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation, while providing access to cutting-edge technologies and professional development opportunities. Located in the ACT, SA, or VIC, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that values long-term relationships and meaningful contributions to national outcomes.
