Cyber Security Portfolio Director

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development Full time

Overview

Cyber Security Portfolio Director Role

The New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Portfolio Director to lead our cyber security assurance team. This role will be responsible for managing the governance of Certification and security assurance activities across a portfolio of business groups at MBIE.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who can effectively lead a team of cyber security assurance professionals to get the best security outcomes for the business group and MBIE.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage risk assessment or certification and accreditation processes, including scoping and developing security risk assessments and controls assessments.
  • Lead a team of IT security professionals, engaging and motivating teams and individuals to achieve security goals.
  • Build trust and engagement with senior leaders through personal advocacy, vision, drive, and working collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Remain up-to-date on key technical changes and opportunities in the cyber security domain, using this knowledge to continuously improve MBIE services.
  • Ensure good knowledge and wide experience across cyber security disciplines, with a good understanding of best practice security principles.

Requirements:

  • Cyber security relevant certification, such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP.
  • Must already be in New Zealand with a legal right to live and work here.
  • Ability to meet the requirement to obtain and retain "SECRET" clearance.
  • Skill to complete a credit check to the satisfaction of MBIE in this recruitment process.

About Us

At the New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development, we aim to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We work with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities, and works to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

We are guided by our values of Māia – Bold and Brave, Pae Kahurangi – Build Our Future, and Hīkina Whakatutuki – Lifting to Make Successful.

We recognize the partnership founded under Te Tiritiri o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and are committed to giving effect to Te Tiritiri o Waitangi through enduring, meaningful, and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations, and the Crown.



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