Senior Cyber Security Risk & Assurance Officer - Temp Opportunity up to 9 Months

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. Our records and datasets are vast and varied. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats. You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.
 

In this role, you'll:

You’ll lead the assessment of cybersecurity risks and controls as part of the second line assurance function within major technology programs, while managing the effectiveness of those controls. 

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to implement risk management oversight and provide subject matter expertise advice on cybersecurity controls and will provide subject matter expertise on cyber risk management, and mitigation strategies to program executives during commissioning of new systems.

You will lead risk evaluation, analysis and research to support implementation and maintenance of Risk Appetite reporting and Key Risk Indicators as part of informing executive decision-making and reporting concerning security-related risks.
 

About you

You will have extension Cyber Security experience ideally within the Rail industry, and demonstrated experience in leading security assessments and compliance programs, and experience of implementing a ETCS would be highly regarded

You will have experience in identifying, qualifying, quantifying, and rating risk in complex technical environments, along with experience in providing advisory support to complex and large-scale programs.

Demonstrated knowledge of Information Security Management Systems and Frameworks ISO27001, IEC 62443, NSW CSP, ASD Essential 8, and or NIST.

Role description
 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.
 

Join us
 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 6th April 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact DAVID.MCIVOR@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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