Information Security Manager

• Leadership Excellence: Sound people and thought leadership
• Interpersonal Mastery: Effective communication skills
• Governance & Risk Expertise: Balancing pragmatism in risk management
• Delivery Centric: Prioritising what is important to Aucklanders

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
As the Information Security Manager, your purview includes the supervision and development of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) specialists within the CISO office. Assuming ownership, you will be responsible for the formulation and maintenance of the Information Security Policy alongside associated Standards and Guidelines. Your oversight extends to the meticulous management of the ICT Risk Register, facilitating timely reporting on the risk profile, and ensuring sustained adherence to pertinent standards, notably PCI DSS.

Furthermore, your duties encompass the coordination of the Security Awareness program throughout the Council, as well as providing valuable support to Security Consultants and Architects in seamlessly integrating Security Policy into the execution of Council initiatives. Moreover, you will play a pivotal role in supervising the specialized Forensics function, thereby contributing significantly to the holistic management and augmentation of the Council's information security landscape. Your leadership is essential in fortifying our digital defences and upholding a resilient security framework.

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He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for candidates who possess a strong blend of leadership and people management skills, coupled with effective interpersonal capabilities for seamless communication, rapport-building, and negotiation across diverse organizational levels. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are non-negotiable. Demonstrating expertise in Governance, Information Security, Compliance, and Risk Management, the ideal candidate exhibits a high degree of business acumen, striking a balance between pragmatism and prescription through effective risk management. Proven capabilities include the development and implementation of crucial governing artifacts such as Policy, Standards, and Guidelines.

Tertiary-level qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent industry certification, or extensive relevant business experience, are prerequisites. With over a decade of experience in Information Security, including 5+ years in a leadership role within political or highly complex organizations, the candidate should showcase a track record of successful GRC management in medium to large, complicated organizations. Keeping abreast of industry trends in Information Security, Cloud services, and Cyber technologies is imperative for this pivotal role.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a city we are proud of for our ratepayers and residents.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and be a part of a friendly and collaborative team that is dedicated to our customers. You will receive dedicated training and development to help build your career and on top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. To view some of these benefits please click this link.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

If you have any queries you wish to clarify, please email me directly on kennedy.sua@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Applications close Sunday 19 May 2024

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.