Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in peoples lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. What youll do (Your Why): The Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO) will work closely with the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to strengthen and manage Datacoms internal information security posture across the Group. The DCISO will lead efforts to safeguard Datacoms data, systems, and networks from potential security threats while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

This position is key in driving Datacoms cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and operational governance, reporting directly to the Group CISO. Youll play an integral role in supporting Datacoms security strategy and aligning it with regulatory requirements, business objectives, and client commitments, particularly in New Zealand, Australia, and global operations. This is a high-impact role that involves close collaboration with the New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and providing leadership for cybersecurity operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities: As the DCISO, youll be responsible for: Operational Cybersecurity Management: Lead the implementation and operationalization of Datacoms cybersecurity compliance programs, ensuring alignment with Australian & New Zealand legislation, Essential 8 maturity, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other relevant frameworks. Manage and monitor security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, ensuring minimal risk exposure to Datacom and its clients. Oversee daily security operations, including secure architecture, project governance, and security posture monitoring for both public and private cloud environments.

Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Management: Lead compliance efforts across ANZ and act as the primary contact point for New Zealand government cybersecurity mandates, including GCSB Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Requirements (PSR). Ensure that security policies, procedures, and controls are regularly reviewed and aligned with regulatory and customer expectations. Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks, covering areas such as supply chain, data governance, and application security risks.

Strategic Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted deputy to the CISO by providing operational expertise, guidance, and execution support. Serve as the primary contact point for GCSB and other key stakeholders. Collaborate with internal teams (e.

g., Security Engineering, Security Operations) to ensure consistency in security practices and the effective delivery of cybersecurity services. Work closely with Group Technology and other departments to ensure security integration across all organizational operations.

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