Director - Cyber Security
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
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Director - Cyber Security
The opportunity
We are looking for a Director to bring senior cyber security capability across a broad range of areas, including cyber governance, risk and compliance (GRC), frontier AI resilience, threat detection and response, security architecture, security operations and operational technology (OT) security. This role provides an opportunity to apply deep cyber expertise to complex security challenges and help clients strengthen their cyber resilience.
Your key responsabilities
- Provide senior leadership across complex cyber security engagements and initiatives.
- Advise on cyber GRC, helping clients strengthen governance, risk management and compliance approaches.
- Support organisations to understand and address security and resilience considerations associated with frontier AI.
- Shape approaches to threat detection and response, security architecture and security operations.
- Provide strategic cyber security insight across operational technology environments.
- Bring together cyber capabilities to address complex security and resilience challenges.
Skills and attributes for success
- Demonstrated senior-level capability across cyber security strategy and complex cyber challenges.
- Strong capability in one or more areas including cyber GRC, frontier AI resilience, threat detection and response, security architecture, security operations and OT security.
- Ability to bring together risk, technology and security considerations to support effective cyber outcomes.
- Ability to communicate complex cyber security matters clearly and confidently.
Ideally, you'll also have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.
- Capability across multiple cyber security disciplines noted above.
- Exposure to emerging cyber risks associated with frontier AI.
- Knowledge of cyber security considerations across operational technology environments.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.
- Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
- Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
- A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
- Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
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Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
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