Chief Security, Sovereignty and Government Affairs Officer

Were seeking a senior executive to join the Executive Leadership Team working directly with the CEO on security sovereignty resilience and government engagement.

You will lead NEXTDCs physical security operations and critical infrastructure protection programs own our sovereign security credentials and represent the company with government Defence intelligence and regulatory stakeholders. Youll also oversee our obligations under the Hosting Certification Framework SOCI and the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program.

Youll build and maintain trusted executive relationships across Defence ASD ACSC ASIO Home Affairs law enforcement and government agencies and represent NEXTDC in policy discussions on digital infrastructure AI critical infrastructure resilience and sovereign capability.

As our executive sponsor for security assurance youll cover hyperscale government Defence national security and regulated industry customers translating security and sovereignty into commercial differentiation.

This is a physical security sovereignty and government affairs role separate from our Cyber Security function which sits within the CTO organisation and is not part of this position. 

Were happy for this role to be based in Sydney Melbourne or Canberra.

Qualifications :

To be successful you will have deep credibility from senior physical security leadership within Defence intelligence national security Home Affairs agencies or within critical infrastructure environments with a demonstrated track record of protecting mission critical facilities and assets. 

Youre equally comfortable engaging ministers regulators and intelligence leaders as you are leading operational security teams. You bring established relationships across government and national security agencies a strong understanding of Australias security and critical infrastructure frameworks and a track record of leading large scale security assurance or government engagement programs. 

An Australian Government NV2 clearance is essential with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Privileged Access where required.

Additional Information :

• Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australias fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy 

• Join an inclusive diverse and values-driven working culture supporting hybrid work practices 

• Enjoy awesome employee benefits (gifted share options NEXTDC days volunteer days professional development holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more) 

• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow) 

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time