Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

• 12 month contract
• Hybrid work arrangement
• New Project

We’re seeking a Senior Information Security Consultant to shape our security strategy, ensuring our information assets remain safeguarded. Your role will involve translating technical complexities into clear business language while spearheading information management and security practices with a customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities include:

• Guiding business strategy through information security leadership, solving challenges with clarity.
• Providing expert advice on national and international standards and best practices.
• Managing intricate projects to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data.
• Reviewing technology deployments for compliance with Cochlear and industry standards.
• Crafting solution architecture documentation and gaining stakeholder approval.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing cost-effective mitigation controls.
• Overseeing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing engagements.

About You:

• Degree in IT or related discipline, with certifications like CISSP, CISA, CISM, or ITIL.
• 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in senior information security roles.
• Proficiency in Risk Management, enterprise architecture, and security architecture frameworks.
• Familiarity with ISO 27000, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ITIL, and Privacy principles.
• Expertise in Internet and network security systems and tools.
• Experience with VMware, Microsoft, UNIX, Linux OS, and Cloud platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Strategic and operational leadership with a focus on effective implementation.

For more information please contact Ralph on rhitti@cochlear.com
Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
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At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We’re open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.

• Guiding business strategy through information security leadership, solving challenges with clarity.
• Providing expert advice on national and international standards and best practices.
• Managing intricate projects to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data.
• Reviewing technology deployments for compliance with Cochlear and industry standards.
• Crafting solution architecture documentation and gaining stakeholder approval.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing cost-effective mitigation controls.
• Overseeing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing engagements