Principal Information Security Adviser

1 week ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Information Security Adviser to join our Information Services leadership team and enhance the Commission's information security practice. This is a full-time role based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, you will provide expert advice on information security and risk management. You will also support the CIO and the wider organisation to embed and enhance our Security Governance, Risk and Assurance strategies and practices.
**Some of the things you might work on include**:

- Advising a range of internal stakeholders, both business and technical, to help them achieve their outcomes while doing so in a safe and secure way
- Helping the wider Information Services team to implement a variety of improvements to address existing cyber security vulnerabilities
- Analysing technical architectures and designs to identify ways to reduce risks and to make the solution more secure and resilient
- Developing and maintaining our information security strategies, policies, procedures, in line with industry best practices
- Leading assurance activities across our existing systems to ensure we maintain a secure and stable technical environment
- Upskilling yourself in new technology, cyber-attacks and techniques
- Education and awareness campaigns that focus on behavioural change and help develop a security-conscious culture

He kōrero mōu | About you
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.
Along with the ability to build strong relationships you will be a pragmatic self-starter who can work autonomously and is business focused.
If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Principal Information Security Adviser:

- 5+ years of proven experience within the cyber security industry as well as an understanding of industry standards and good practices such as NZISM, ISO, NIST, PSR, OWASP
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of risk management practices and frameworks
- Experience in performing Certification & Accreditation activities for NZ Government
- Excellent command on English, spoken and written, as report writing and presentations are a core part of the position
- Appropriate certifications and qualifications in IT Security or Computer Science will be highly beneficial

Te wāhi mahi | Working here
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.
Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.
Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.


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