Senior Cyber Security Advisor

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

7 Oct 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Senior Cyber Security Advisor

Job Summary

Job Description

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.

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)

The Opportunity

This is a permanent full-time position and can be based anywhere in Australia.

Candidates need to be Australian Citizens and willing to obtain Baseline Security Clearance

What You'll Do

• Act as a trusted security advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
• Lead and support security assessments, assurance activities, and risk reviews.
• Provide practical, risk-based security recommendations aligned with security and compliance frameworks.
• Drive security-by-design principles and promote cybersecurity awareness.
• Improve security processes, governance, standards, and operational effectiveness.
• Support the adoption of security tools, capabilities, and frameworks.
• Develop security guidance, procedures, templates, and playbooks.
• Use operational metrics and reporting to drive continuous improvement and enhance stakeholder experience.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity advisory, risk management, security operations, governance, or assurance.
• Experience conducting security assessments and managing security risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing capabilities across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Experience creating standards, procedures, and operational documentation.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, controls, technologies, and emerging threats.

Australian citizenship required; willing to obtain Baseline Security Clearance; 5+ years cybersecurity advisory, risk management, security operations, governance, or assurance experience; strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• advising on security
• conducting assessments
• improving security processes

Job Details

• Category: Information Technology
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Australia
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About Telstra

An iconic Australian telecommunications company building a connected future. — Industry: Information Technology