Information & Cyber Security Principal Technology Leader

Job Summary

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

Are you passionate about embedding security at the heart of business and technology decisions? Telstra is seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Information Security Advisor (BISA) to champion security outcomes across our functional teams.

Product, Network & Technology - Security & Operations is responsible for Telstra's security and operations, protecting Telstra's assets and infrastructure.

About you:

You have experience translating security risks, incidents or control failures into practical remediation plans and driving sustainable improvements across large organisations. You are comfortable operating at executive levels, influencing decisions, and creating accountability for security outcomes that strengthen organisational resilience.

To be successful in the role, you must have:

• Security leadership experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Influencing Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Effective communication
• Experience leading or coordinating post-incident remediation, security uplift or risk reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence remediation outcomes across complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience identifying systemic security issues and driving preventative improvements at scale.
• All candidates must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to hold a security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the remediation of significant security risks, control weaknesses and incident findings, ensuring clear ownership, accountability and timely resolution.
• Partner with Security Operations and Cyber Defence teams to ensure incident learnings are translated into practical improvements that reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
• Identify recurring security issues, systemic control gaps and patterns of risk across the function, and develop targeted prevention and uplift initiatives.
• Facilitate collaboration between business, engineering and security teams to remove barriers to remediation and accelerate risk reduction outcomes.
• Provide visibility of outstanding security issues, remediation progress and risk treatment decisions to functional executives and security leadership.
• Champion a culture of continuous security improvement by converting security reviews, incidents, audit findings and assurance outcomes into actionable plans that strengthen resilience.
• Drive prioritisation of security debt, legacy risks and control uplift activities that improve the organisation's long-term security posture.
• Drive continuous security improvement by gathering stakeholder feedback on technology, process, and interactions – creating a feedback mechanism and shared understanding between Cyber Security, Security Engineering and the function.
• Maintain awareness of industry advances in Cyber Security technology and changes in the Global Cyber Security Threat Landscape to provide contextual thought leadership to the function on potential risks and opportunities
• Provide feedback on areas of opportunity to improve the Group's Cyber Security, Security Engineering, and Physical Security posture.
• Reinforce a ‘Security first’ culture and mindset across the function's leadership team and drive a robust relationship between the Security Advisor and delivery teams.
• Provide guidance and context on strategic Security (Cyber Security, Security Engineering & Physical Security) decisions.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services

We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)