Technical Director Enterprise Information Security

Technical Director Enterprise Information Security

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is a part of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, providing cyber security services to all New Zealanders. Our vision is a New Zealand where good cyber security happens everywhere, all the time, by everyone.

The role

The Enterprise Information Security Group (EISG) is a part of the NCSC and is responsible for delivering information security strategy, programme and services to the GCSCB and NZSIS.

EISG is seeking to fill one of its most sought-after leadership positions : Technical Director Enterprise Information Security (GCSB CISO). The Technical Director is responsible for solving some of the most challenging information security problems within the GCSB and NZSIS (the Enterprise). As an expert in cyber security and a leader that is visible across the Enterprise, the Technical Director has a pivotal role in setting information security culture and deputises for the GCSB CISO as required.

This is a unique opportunity will be an enormously satisfying experience for someone passionate about ensuring good cyber security to enable mission outcomes.

We have a fascinating mission and entirely unique information assets. The EISG protects those assets and directly supports mission outcomes, while securing technology from both internal and external threats.

The role offers broad responsibility, autonomy, and a high degree of engagement with technology practitioners and senior stakeholders.

The appointment range for this position is $168,953 - $180,217.

Key areas of responsibility

• Enterprise Information Security Strategic Intent and Direction
• Information Security Excellence
• Information Security Architecture
• Information Security Transformation
• Professional Leadership
• Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who :

You will be accountable for :

We encourage you to apply even if you don't quite meet all of the criteria. Attitude, aptitude and a willingness to learn are extremely important to us.

Why work for us

Alongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include :

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must :

OR

Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.

Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

Salary

Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role

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