Senior Security Advisor
Telastra · Australia (Flexible) ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
Telastra · Australia (Flexible) ·
Job Summary
As a Senior Cyber Security Advisor, you will play a critical role in Telstra’s Global Networks & Technology – Security & Operations team, driving enterprise-wide security outcomes through strategic engagement and technical leadership. You are accountable for establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Cyber Assurance engagements—including Group Owners, Technical Product Owners, and internal business units.Who We Are
We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
Focus of the Role
As a Senior Cyber Security Advisor, you will play a critical role in Telstra’s Global Networks & Technology – Security & Operations team, driving enterprise-wide security outcomes through strategic engagement and technical leadership. You are accountable for establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Cyber Assurance engagements—including Group Owners, Technical Product Owners, and internal business units.
Your focus will be on enabling secure delivery of business missions by providing expert guidance, simplifying complex security challenges, and ensuring alignment with Telstra’s risk and compliance frameworks.
What We Offer
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)
What You’ll Do
About You
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Skills
Complex data modelling, Cyber security incident management, Cyber security incident response, Predictive Analytics, Research - emerging technologies, Security measures and controls, Security policies, standards or procedures development, Security Risk Assessment, Security roadmap development, Security Testing, Security Testing Design, Security testing tools, Specialised computing environment design, Threat detection - modelling and machine learning, Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Assessments
Future Ready - Adapts and Grows - Future Ready, Future Ready - Collaborates and Influences - Future Ready, Future Ready - Customer Focused - Future Ready, Future Ready - Informed Decision Maker - Future Ready, Future Ready - Team Performer - Future Ready
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