Cyber Security Manager

14-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Start : January / Early February

Salary : $180,000 + 13% super

Hybrid working : 3 days in office

The Cyber Security Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the organisation's information security strategy and the execution of its cybersecurity program. This role leads cyber uplift initiatives, manages a small internal security team, and ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards. You will be accountable for maintaining the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in alignment with

ISO

, including achieving and maintaining certification, while operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Governance

Develop, implement, and manage the organisation's cybersecurity strategy in partnership with senior technology leadership.

Identify and mitigate security risks by staying ahead of emerging threats.

Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned to ISO

Mature the

NIST CSF 2.0

functions (Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover).

Apply principles of

Zero Trust, Shift Left, and DevSecOps

Ensure Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) across systems and data.

Lead and mentor a team of three cybersecurity professionals (analyst, engineer, and incident responder).

Allocate resources effectively to ensure smooth day-to-day security operations.

Work closely with an external cybersecurity partner to drive roadmap delivery and initiatives.

Compliance & Risk

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and adopted frameworks (ISO

• and NIST CSF).

Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Collaborate with legal and regulatory stakeholders as required.

Security Architecture & Tooling

Oversee the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of security tools and technologies.

Ensure secure architecture across networks, applications, and systems.

Partner with IT teams to embed security into new and existing infrastructure.

Vendor & Budget Management

Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers.

Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity solutions.

Assist with cybersecurity budget planning and tracking, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Reporting

Prepare and present cybersecurity updates and dashboards to the Board and Audit & Risk Committee.

Maintain the Cyber Security Risk Register.

Report on audits, control assurance activities, and penetration testing outcomes.

Requirements

Strong experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (ISO

Hands-on knowledge of security technologies including firewalls, IDS / IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, and encryption.

Solid understanding of network, application, cloud security, and IAM.

Proven ability to operate in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to translate technical risks into clear business-level insights.

Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as

CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO

, or equivalent.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline (Master's preferred).

If you are interested in joining a fast-paced organisation and making a meaningful impact, please apply today or contact

Sophie Garrison, Practice Lead

for a confidential discussion.

About Launch Recruitment Pty Ltd

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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