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Director Cyber Security Defence & Capability Do you have a passion for cyber security with a vision for enhancing cyber resilience across NSW? Ongoing opportunity based in the McKell building, Sydney, with in-office presence required. Flexible working arrangements are available to staff in Digital.NSW. Total Remuneration Package starting from $233,000 per annum including superannuation to commensurate with experience About the Role As the Director of Cyber Security Defence & Capability, you will lead the whole of government coordination efforts enhancing the NSW Government''s capability to detect, assess and respond to cyber security incidents while fostering a resilient cyber security culture across NSW Government. You will manage a team of 25FTEs, including 5 direct reports, and oversee the development of cyber security and defence initiatives. What Will a Typical Day Look Like? Managing a 24/7 cyber incident response and intel capability, providing essential support to NSW Government agencies. Leading the All-of-Government Technical Officers Group to address cyber incidents. Driving the development and ongoing management of the NSW Cyber Portal enhancing technical capabilities. Implementing proactive measures to identify vulnerabilities and risks through targeted scanning, monitoring, and threat intelligence. Supporting the office of the NSW Chief Cyber Security Officer on the delivery of branch initiatives. What is the Role Here to Achieve? Ensure the development of initiatives of cyber security and defence initiatives. Support the NSW Chief Cyber Security Officer to lead the crisis response for NSW Government significant and major cyber incidents Provide expert operational and technical advice as part of the Cyber Security NSW senior leadership team. Implement proactive measures aligned with industry best practices. Address cyber incidents in accordance with the NSW Emergency Management Cyber Incident Response Plan. Enhance technical capabilities while ensuring adherence to security policies and standards. Does This Sound Like You? An optimistic and consultative attitude who enjoys leading by example. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and tasks. Extensive leadership experience in cyber security managing incident response, intelligence and security development capabilities noting incident response will require 24x7 availability. Demonstrated consequential management experience. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a proven ability to navigate complex interagency collaborations. Solid understanding of vulnerability assessments, management capability, remediation and threat intelligence. Interested? Your application should include an up-to-date CV and a Cover Letter which clearly details your relevant skills and experience to this position. Please attach the Cover Letter to the same document as your Resume/CV. About Cyber Security NSW Branch Cyber Security NSW is a whole-of-government function located within Digital.NSW in the Department of Customer Service. We are responsible for ensuring a cyber safe NSW. The protection of our systems and digital information is vital because of the many essential services NSW Government provides including health, emergency services, and transport. At the centre of this exciting and growing cyber capability, Cyber Security NSW is working across NSW Government to: Create a whole-of-government integrated approach to managing cyber risk and responding to cyber security threats. Increase cyber skills and awareness. Understand the risks from cyber threats to our digital information and systems. Set cyber security standards. Ensure we are prepared if a damaging cyber incident occurs. Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment pleasecontact Caitlin Birrell via caitlin.birrell@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessingpractice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilitieslisted in the role description. Closing Date: Saturday 24 May 2025 at 9:59am Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) givesyou the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform thatbenefits people across NSW. We arefocused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, andregulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusiveworkplace Thestrength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, whilethe key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees withdifferent backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here . We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that mayrequire adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process(including an alternate format of the application form) please contact caitlin.birrell@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process J-18808-Ljbffr