Deputy CISO

Deputy CISO

Datacom is looking for a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO) to work closely with the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to strengthen and manage Datacom’s internal information security posture across the Group. The DCISO will lead efforts to safeguard Datacom’s data, systems, and networks from potential security threats while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. This position is key in driving Datacom’s cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and operational governance, reporting directly to the Group CISO. The DCISO will play an integral role in supporting Datacom’s security strategy and aligning it with regulatory requirements, business objectives, and client commitments across New Zealand, Australia, and global operations. It is a high‑impact role that involves close collaboration with the New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and providing leadership for cybersecurity operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and operationalization of Datacom’s cybersecurity compliance programs, ensuring alignment with Australian & New Zealand legislation, Essential 8 maturity, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other relevant frameworks.
• Manage and monitor security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, ensuring minimal risk exposure to Datacom and its clients.
• Oversee daily security operations, including secure architecture, project governance, and security posture monitoring for both public and private cloud environments.
• Lead compliance efforts across ANZ and act as the primary contact point for New Zealand government cybersecurity mandates, including GCSB Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Requirements (PSR).
• Ensure that security policies, procedures, and controls are regularly reviewed and aligned with regulatory and customer expectations.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks, covering areas such as supply chain, data governance, and application security risks.
• Act as a trusted deputy to the CISO by providing operational expertise, guidance, and execution support.
• Serve as the primary point for GCSB and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Security Engineering, Security Operations) to ensure consistency in security practices and the effective delivery of cybersecurity services.
• Work closely with Group Technology and other departments to ensure security integration across all organizational operations.

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Abilities

Team Leadership and Development

Key Requirements

Why join us here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We maintain a dynamic, agile, small‑business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. Our people give Datacom its unique culture and energy, which you can feel from the moment you meet us. We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill‑out spaces, remote working, flexi‑hours, and professional development courses. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat‑structured environment. We operate at the forefront of technology to help the largest enterprise organisations in Australia and New Zealand explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

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