Technology Risk Lead
Job Summary
The Technology Risk Lead plays a key role in supporting the Head of Technology Risk to strengthen and evolve Technology Risk practices across the organisation.
Working closely with technology security and operational teams you will coordinate core risk activities ensure the quality and consistency of risk information and support the delivery of clear actionable risk insights for governance and decision-making.
You will help maintain a strong view of technology risk by ensuring risk control and remediation information is accurately captured organised and aligned across the business.
We are open to candidates residing in any NEXTDC location across Australia and highly value experience with Agentic AI technologies
What will you do:
Technology Risk Coordination
- Coordinate Technology Risk activities including risk assessments remediation tracking and control framework management.
- Promote consistent risk practices and high-quality risk information across teams.
Risk Assessment & Oversight
- Review and challenge risk assessments to ensure risks controls and remediation activities are clearly defined and appropriately managed.
- Support the identification and assessment of emerging technology risks.
Risk Reporting & Governance
- Maintain the Technology Risk Register and support the preparation of risk reporting and governance materials.
- Provide clear structured risk insights to support stakeholder decision-making.
Controls & Assurance
- Support the development and maintenance of the controls framework aligned to recognised standards such as ISO 27001 NIST and Essential Eight.
- Assist with internal and external audits assurance activities and compliance obligations.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with technology security and operational teams to gather validate and coordinate risk information.
- Foster alignment on risk treatment and remediation activities across the organisation.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance Technology Risk processes reporting and governance practices.
- Contribute to the ongoing maturity and effectiveness of the Technology Risk function.
What you need:
- Strong understanding of technology environments including infrastructure cloud cybersecurity identity and operational technologies.
- Ability to translate technical issues and control gaps into clear business risk implications.
- Strong analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to synthesise complex information into concise structured and actionable insights.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement communication and influencing skills.
- Confidence to provide constructive challenge and drive quality risk outcomes.
- Comfortable operating in dynamic evolving and ambiguous environments.
Qualifications :
- 610 years experience in Technology Risk Cyber Risk IT Audit Risk Management or Governance roles.
- Strong understanding of technology environments with the ability to engage credibly with technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience with Agentic AI technologies is highly desirable
- Experience supporting audit and assurance activities including ISO 27001 SOC regulatory or customer assessments.
- Demonstrated experience in risk reporting governance forums and stakeholder communication.
- Proven ability to translate complex technical environments and issues into clear structured and actionable risk insights.
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
- 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
About Company
At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international hyperscale cust ... View more