Senior Security Compliance & Assurance Analyst at myCareer - NSW Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

142665.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cyber security, Governance, Compliance, ISO27001, Information security management system, Risk management, Security frameworks, Policy development, Stakeholder management, Audit support, ICT security, Regulatory compliance, Security controls, Assurance activities

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Senior Security Compliance & Assurance Analyst, Temporary opportunity until end March 2027, based in Sydney CBD + hybrid working options available The Department of Customer Service is looking for a Senior Cyber Governance & Compliance Analyst to join our growing team! Benefits Excellent temporary, full time position until 31st March 2027, with the possibility to extend or make ongoing if an opportunity arises. Work from your home office as well as from our state-of-the-art offices in Sydney. Salary range: $129,464 - $142,665 plus superannuation, commensurate with experience. Fantastic career development and learning opportunities About Us DCS is transforming the way NSW Government agencies interact with customers. We are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of everything we do and adopting new technologies to make government work better. DCS is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an exciting role with our broader Cyber Security Office. This role will have a direct impact on the management and development of the Security Governance & Compliance requirements for DCS and GovConnect agencies and will ensure the compliance and policy requirements are managed appropriately. Your responsibilities will include Manage reporting and compliance with NSW Cyber Security Policy. Support the implementation and maintenance of an Information Security Management System based on ISO27001 across DCS. Conduct assurance activities across DCS in alignment with the relevant security frameworks, policies and regulatory requirements to ensure security controls are appropriately applied and effective across the department You will manage various compliance activities for DCS, including recurring ISMS maintenance tasks such as: Reviewing and updating the ISMS statement of applicability, Reviewing the policy exceptions register, Reviewing regulatory compliance requirements, Supporting various audits across DCS. Key Challenges: Influencing and managing diverse stakeholders, including risk owners and executives, to ensure an engaging and positive security risk culture Aligning varied and numerous existing processes, technologies and people to drive harmonisation and best practices Providing expert subject matter advisory and support on security and risk matters established in risk mitigation strategies, compliance activities and audits. Interpreting and aligning internal and external requirements, including industry standards, auditors, regulatory bodies, executives, legislative/administrative instruments, and business function requirements. About you Passion to develop new and enhance existing Compliance and Assurance frameworks and ensure the associated tasks are delivered. Demonstrated experience in implementing and/or maintaining an Information Security Management System based on ISO27001. 3+ years’ experience and sound understanding of ICT Security Governance and Compliance activities, including the implementation and/or maintenance of an ISMS. Collaborative professional comfortable working with technical teams to formulate control statements and verify controls compliance. Background working in ICT Governance and Compliance or assurance role. Strong understanding of the regulatory requirements for Governance and Compliance activities that DCS is responsible for. If you want to be part of this forward thinking, innovative team that thrive in challenging the status quo, we would love to hear from you! What we need from you: To start your journey towards becoming our Senior Cyber Governance & Compliance Analyst, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 4 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) expressing why you are interested in this role. In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills. A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing or temporary opportunities. Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $129,464 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via nicole.turner@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: 10am Friday 17th April Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact nicole.turner@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

Responsibilities

The role involves managing reporting and compliance with the NSW Cyber Security Policy and supporting the maintenance of an Information Security Management System based on ISO27001. Additionally, the analyst will conduct assurance activities and provide expert advisory support on security and risk matters across the department.