Director, Cyber Architecture

We are seeking an experienced cyber security professional to lead the Cyber Architecture team within the Queensland Government's Cyber Security Unit (CSU).
This role involves developing complex, multi-stakeholder cyber security architectures, managing procurement processes, and enhancing government-wide cyber security capabilities while demonstrating strong communication, problemsolving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

When you join us, you will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development.

Who We Are
The Queensland Government Customer and Digital Group's (QGCDG) focus is to grow a thriving digital economy in Queensland, and enable more responsive, simple, and effective services for all Queenslanders. They provide strategic and policy leadership for Queensland Government on digital, customer experience and service delivery matters. They also support agencies with design management, capability development, corporate shared services, and customer service channels.

The Cyber Security Unit (CSU) is responsible for progressing government cyber security capability. This team provides cyber security leadership, governance, policy and standards, advocacy, capability development, security incident coordination and delivers of whole of Government security services.

Why your role matters
"Leading the Charge in Government Cyber Security - Architecting Robust Solutions for a Secure Future."

The Director of the Cyber Architecture within the Cyber Security Unit (CSU) is crucial for advancing government-wide cyber security capabilities. This role is vital for analysing the diverse security needs of government entities, crafting optimised, multi-entity cyber services, and ensuring these services are effectively adopted.

By developing technical standards, creating a technology roadmap, managing cyber security services, and integrating various security initiatives, the Director enhances the government's overall cyber security posture. Leading multi discipline teams, this role drives the evolution of cyber security practices, ensuring robust protection against current and emerging threats.

Detailed information about the responsibilities and requirements of the role can be found in the Role Description attached to this advert.

Who you are
You are an experienced cyber security professional with a strong background in developing complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise architectures and roadmaps. You possess proven expertise in creating cyber security solution architectures and managing associated procurement processes, including requirement specifications and assessments.

You excel in senior technical stakeholder engagement and apply analytical, conceptual, and innovative problem-solving skills to mitigate business risks associated with cyber threats. You have highly developed communication, consultation, and negotiation skills, allowing you to discuss issues credibly and achieve desired outcomes, and you can effectively convey technical complexities to both technical and non-technical audiences.

You will demonstrate probity and professionalism through effective organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and uphold behaviours aligned to QGCDG's values of Customers First, Ideas into Action, Unleash Potential, Be Courageous and Empower People.

Our Benefits and Culture
If you want to work with the backing of a values-led team and a supportive leadership group, committed to excellence in progressing government cyber security capability, then you're in luck!

By joining the Cyber Security Unit, you will work within an agile, fast-paced, challenging, and supportive environment where every team member plays a critical role in our ongoing success.

You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development.

Job Ad Reference QLD/581569/24
Closing Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024