Senior Consultant

At Thales we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure sustainable and inclusive and that its all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge whats possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space were driving progress in some of the worlds most important industries and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS
In addition to interesting engaging opportunities that impact at scale and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities Thales Cyber can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration structure
• Hybrid and flexible working options under the Thales Flex program
• Paid parental leave and family support through Parents at Work
• The day off on your birthday each year
• Novated lease options
• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
• Sonder Welling and Support partner
  

ABOUT THALES
Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries helping governments to maintain sovereignty and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy.

Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity - no.1 in data security - with 6000 experts and developers. We bring trust and resilience to key industries including finance health retail and manufacturing as well as vital sectors such as aerospace critical infrastructure defence and space.

YOUR ROLE
A Senior Consultant Advisory is responsible for conducting complex Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) activities within large and complex Government and Commercial projects. This role plays a critical part in proactively striving to improve the security capabilities within client organisations delivering high quality outcomes and ensuring consultants are performing to their maximum potential while continuously developing strong stakeholder relationships with client key stakeholders across the Thales Group.

• Governance Risk and Compliance Assessments
• Incident Response Business Continuity Management / IT Disaster Recovery
• Risk Assessment and Strategy Development
• Provide quality reports for the client suitable for both executive and technical audience
• Maintain knowledge of the wider capabilities and services offering across the Thales Group to provide a multi-service engagement
• Participating in vulnerability assessments risk assessments and remediation activities
• Contributing to security documentation policies and procedures
• Working collaboratively with IT risk and business stakeholders
• Learning and applying relevant frameworks (e.g. ASD Essential Eight ISM)
  

WHAT YOULL BRING
To be successful in this role you to bring the following skills experience and behaviours:

• Ideally 2-3 years experience in cyber security / ICT roles or equivalent in other industries
• Ability to apply best practice frameworks such as ISO 27001 NIST CSF ASD Essential Eight
• Ability to produce high standard of work on cyber security or other related Governance Risk and Compliance projects with little to no supervision
• Professional certifications (CISSP CISA CISM CRISC ISO27001 LA/LI PCIDSS QSA) or be in the process of attaining
• Ability to speak about security confidently and accurately and to recommend security controls to experienced security professionals and executives
• Knowledge of the risks involved with incorporating AI models.
• Ability to work as a team with decisions made to support moving toward common goals
• Flexibility and motivation to work across several types of engagements
• Australian Government security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)
  

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied you will receive an email acknowledging your application. Well then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type medical checks as well.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

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