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This range is provided by North Star Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$200,000.00/yr - A$220,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from North Star PartnersPartner & Co-Founder @ North Star Partners - Community builder - All things Cybersecurity - Connecting the right people, at the right time in theWe''re partnering exclusively with a fast-growing health technology company that''s transforming how families stay connected and safe. Their IoT wearables and mobile platforms are already live across Australia, EU, and US markets, serving thousands of families daily.Now scaling from hardware-led to a software-first SaaS model, they''re at an inflection point where security becomes mission-critical. With 35 passionate people today and aggressive growth plans, they need a security leader who can protect what matters most: the trust their customers place in their products and their data.This is a newly created role reporting directly to the CTO, with clear executive backing and the budget to build a team as they scale.About the RoleThis is a rare opportunity to step into a greenfield role:Immediate Impact: You''ll be the sole security authority initially, with direct influence on architecture, compliance, and cultureGlobal Reach: Protect platforms serving customers across three continents, with expansion into new markets plannedModern Stack: AWS cloud-native architecture, serverless functions, mobile apps, and consumer IoT devicesStrategic Visibility: Regular CTO and board interaction, shaping security strategy for a growing public companyTeam Building: Hire and develop 2-3 security professionals over the next 18 months as the company scalesMeaningful Work: Every security decision directly impacts family safety and health outcomesLocation: Sydney office Hybrid arrangementPackage: $180K-220K + potential ESOP/LTIWhat youll be doingOwn the security mandate across both corporate IT and product ecosystems (IoT, mobile apps, APIs, wearables).Lead GRC efforts (SOC2 is the immediate priority, GDPR, global frameworks).Influence AWS security design for serverless applications and CI/CD pipelines.Advise the leadership team on evolving threats and the right security posture for scale.Drive awareness and embed a security-by-design culture across engineering and product teams.Manage third party providers and security vendors.What were looking forWere looking for a jack of all trades in security, someone equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves technically and operating at a governance and advisory level across both corporate and product security. Some key attributes will be:Strong GRC (experience with global frameworks highly regarded) knowledge with proven technical ability across the end-to-end security lifecycle.Experience with cloud-first security (AWS preferred) and modern engineering practices.Understanding of application, API, mobile, and IoT security.Ability to balance hands-on technical execution with executive-level advisory.Strong communicator who can influence across engineers, leaders, and external partners.You thrive in scale-ups environments, you''re adaptable and flexible.Technical Bonus Points:DevSecOps and CI/CD security integrationHealth tech or regulated industry backgroundConsumer product security and privacy-by-design principlesIncident response and forensics capabilitiesWho this role is perfect forThis is a rare opportunity that could suit two types of profiles:An established security leader who thrives in scale-ups and is ready to jump into a project with global reach and high visibility.A rising star, someone with solid technical and GRC experience who is ready to take the leap into their first Head of Security role, with the support and coaching of a highly engaged CTO.If youre either of those and keen to have a chat, please reach out.Apply directly or send your CV to [email protected] or give us a call at 0468961185Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation Technology, Management, and OtherIndustriesIT System Data Services, Retail Health and Personal Care Products, and IT System Custom Software DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at North Star Partners by 2xGet notified about new Head of Security jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoTennyson Point, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoAssistant Vice President, Security ManagementSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoRydalmere, New South Wales, Australia A$170,000.00-A$190,000.00 5 days agoSenior Manager Cyber Security ConsultingPyrmont, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoManager, Cyber Security Operations and Incident ResponseParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSecurity Engineering Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure ProtectionSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoQuality Assurance Manager - Above Water SystemsSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoHorsley Park, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoBeacon Hill, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoManager - Incident Response and Cyber DefenceSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSenior Cyber Resilience Operations AdvisorPyrmont, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSenior Lecturer/Associate Professor Cyber Security (Management & Humanities)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoBusiness Development Manager - Security/SurveillanceSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoArtarmon, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoArtarmon, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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