Cyber Security Lead

Job title : Cyber Security Lead
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1704750
Full-time | South Eastern Suburbs (Hybrid) | 18 month fixed term contract

A well‑established Australian organisation is seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Lead to uplift cyber maturity and lead ISO 27001 certification readiness.

The Role
You’ll own the implementation of cyber security frameworks aligned to:
  • ISO 27001:2022
  • ASD Essential Eight (ML2)
  • NIST CSF 2.0
Reporting to the Head of Technology, this role blends strategy, governance, and delivery, embedding security across cloud, endpoints, applications, and operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead ISO 27001 implementation and audit readiness
  • Establish and operate an ISMS
  • Conduct gap assessments and remediation roadmaps
  • Own cyber risk framework and reporting
  • Implement security controls (IAM, endpoint, vulnerability, PAM)
  • Develop security policies and standards
  • Establish monitoring and incident response processes
  • Manage third‑party and vendor security risk (including AI‑enabled platforms)
  • Drive security awareness across the organisation
About You
  • Proven experience delivering ISO 27001 and Essential Eight
  • Strong knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0
  • Hands‑on experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, IAM
  • Solid cyber risk, governance, and GRC capability
  • Able to communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Desirable: Experience in transport, logistics, infrastructure, or OT environments.