Talent.com
This job offer is not available in your country.
Senior Information Security Advisor (Risk)

Senior Information Security Advisor (Risk)

OptusNew South Wales, Australia
8 days ago
Job description

Senior Information Security Advisor (Risk)

Location : ,NSW

Company : Optus

Type : Full Time

Job ID : 165903

At Optus, we don’t sit back and let the future happen to us - we’re out there making it. By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we’re creating a better tomorrow for all Australians.

We believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Advisor (Risk) to join our dynamic team at Optus Enterprise, Delivery. In this role, you will be responsible for providing industry-leading security management, monitoring, administration, and support services to Optus Enterprise and Business (EB) clients as required. This role will support the security solutions and services to meet the client’s specific requirements or to support the Information Security Teams in delivering desired outcomes.

The day to day

  • Identify, assess, and manage information security risks across the organisation.
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
  • Provide expert advice on security best practices and emerging threats.
  • Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies.
  • Develop and deliver standards, procedures, and conduct risk management activities to ensure systems are appropriately configured in compliance with policy and technical standards.
  • Ensure that compliance and validation activities are formally documented and effectively distributed.
  • Work closely with various internal and external stakeholders and provide observations and recommendations for key decisions in the area of security, which may include operational technical support and other duties in support of the client and / or internal Optus environment.

Why you are our next Senior Information Security Advisor (Risk)

  • Australian Citizen for Security Clearance purposes is essential.
  • Proven experience in information security risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards.
  • Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong technical background in two or more security domains and skills that may have experience in some aspects of project delivery.
  • Previous experience with security technologies and frameworks.
  • Extensive experience a Senior Information Security Advisor or similar role (e.g., Information / Cyber Security Manager).
  • Team management and mentoring experience.
  • Sound knowledge of security / risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.
  • Preferred technical knowledge of common security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, Firewalls, IPS, Endpoint protection Systems, Vulnerability Management, Web proxies, identity access management systems).
  • Certification(s) in Security (CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar).
  • What’s in it for you?

  • 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!
  • Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks for the primary care giver
  • Competitive leave including 2 additional 'Connected Leave' days
  • All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’
  • Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue.
  • Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups : Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.
  • Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
  • Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!
  • Keen to see what it’s really like to work at Optus? Search #OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes.

    At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.

    For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https : / / www.optus.com.au / about / inclusion-diversity.

    No need to suit up, the innovation starts here.

    We’re looking for challengers and innovators, in all business areas, who can make things happen and grow with us.

    As passionate about customer experience as we are? If you understand that this is more than just selling products, you’ll get a lot out of an Optus retail career.

    Jumpstart your career and broaden your experience. Develop your full potential and career trajectory across a multitude of business areas.

    From finding a job.

    To creating your career.

    We don’t sit back and let the future happen to us. At Optus, we know tomorrow is ours to create.

    At Optus we embrace our differences. Our diverse collective of talented individuals creates a vibrant and welcoming workplace where diversity of thought gives us our edge.

    We encourage our people to truly be themselves at work, regardless of beliefs, gender, identity, ethnicity or age.

    What’s it really like to work at Optus?

    From Women in Tech to Graduates who become mentors and everything in between, this is where our own people tell their stories.

    Follow their individual career journeys, be inspired and take a sneak-peek at the possibilities.

    Five core values guide us in making our future happen; to relentlessly improve every day, creating new and better customer experiences and a better tomorrow.

    Optusacknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and serve. We celebrate the oldest living culture and its unbroken history of storytelling and communication. We pay respect to Elders - past, present and future.

    J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Senior Advisor Risk • New South Wales, Australia

    Related jobs
    Externa Audit - Senior Advisor

    Externa Audit - Senior Advisor

    ESV GroupNSW, AU
    The Audit team at ESV is embarking on a period of exciting change and we are looking for an Audit Senior to work with our amazing clients and employees to take us to the next level.If you are looki...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    Senior Social and Content Advisor

    Senior Social and Content Advisor

    eHealth NSWNorth West NSW, AU, AU
    Develop and implement the annual digital content (including podcasts) and social media strategies that supports the strategic priorities of eHealth NSW. Manage the eHealth NSW social media channels,...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Senior HSE Advisor

    Senior HSE Advisor

    UGLNSW, AU
    The UGL Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors.Ranging from wastewater treatment plants to power stations.We design and construc...Show moreLast updated: 24 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior HR Advisor

    Senior HR Advisor

    Suntory GroupNew South Wales, Australia
    Be among the first 25 applicants.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Sp...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Director, BISO

    Director, BISO

    News CorpNsw, USA
    The Foxtel Group is one of Australia's leading media companies, with interests that include subscription television, streaming, sports production and advertising, and with more than million subscri...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Project Risk Advisor

    Project Risk Advisor

    Suncorp GroupNSW, AU
    Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney OR Melbourne.Join a highly collaborative Risk Community, lots of opportunity to network and grow. Great exposure in Enterprise Delivery.As the Project Risk Advisor ...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
    Business Information Security Officer

    Business Information Security Officer

    Department of Customer ServiceNSW, AU NSW NSW, Australia, AU
    Business Information Security Officer, Ongoing opportunities, based in Sydney + flexible and hybrid working ptions.TheDepartment of Customer Service (DCS) is looking for Business InformationSecurit...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    APJ Strategic Advisor - Office of Field CTO

    APJ Strategic Advisor - Office of Field CTO

    OktaNSW, AU
    Okta is The World’s Identity Company.We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app.Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secur...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    "Senior BSA Risk "

    "Senior BSA Risk "

    Pyramid Global TechnologiesNSW, AU
    About the job "Senior BSA Risk ".Strong Stakeholder management and communication skills • Customer focused with the ability to build strong partnerships across business units and IT.Advanced SAS a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Senior Environmental Advisor

    Senior Environmental Advisor

    Seymour Whyte ConstructionsNSW, AU
    Upper South Creek Network Project – CreekConnect, one of Western Sydney’s largest water infrastructure programs.This key role will support onsite environmental management across the project, ensuri...Show moreLast updated: 17 days ago
    Safety Advisor

    Safety Advisor

    CGCNSW Other, AU
    Posted 07 July 2025 Salary140K - 170K Location Job type Sectors CGC Cover Reference3942228.Join a leading Australian construction and engineering group with a strong regional footprint.Known for de...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    Digital Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist

    Digital Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist

    Essential EnergyNSW, Australia
    Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits.Take p...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    Manager - Technology in Deals, Deal Advisory

    Manager - Technology in Deals, Deal Advisory

    KPMGNSW, AU
    Technology Due Diligence, Technology Integration and Separation.We perform pre-deal diligence to post-deal execution and value creation, ensuring technology, digital, and cyber aspects are consider...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Information Security Advisor (Risk)

    Senior Information Security Advisor (Risk)

    BuscojobsNew South Wales, Australia
    At Optus, we don’t sit back and let the future happen to us - we’re out there making it.By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we’re creating a better tomorrow for a...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    Senior Risk Advisor

    Senior Risk Advisor

    Airservices AustraliaNSW, AU
    Help us shape and strengthen the risk framework and culture.Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney location with Hybrid working available. Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation r...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Security Officer

    Senior Security Officer

    BAE Systems.New South Wales, Australia
    Do interesting work that matters.We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most in...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago