TelstraSenior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead
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Employment Type
PermanentClosing Date
1 Oct 2026 11:59pmJob Title
Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance LeadJob Summary
Job Description
Who We Are
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.
Focus of the Role
You’ll be at the forefront of cyber security risk assurance, working closely with business, cyber security, and project stakeholders in a highly technical and complex environment. We would love for you to utilise your expertise when it comes to establishing and maintaining these collaborative relationships.
Your job is to assess technical security outcomes and translate them into meaningful business risk insights and ultimately providing the critical delivery endorsement. This is not a people management or strategy role—it’s about taking ownership and performing practical, on-the-ground cyber security risk assessments.
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
The Opportunity
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping Telstra’s cyber security posture across critical projects?
We’re looking for a seasoned cyber security professional to join our Global Networks and Technology team as a Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead. This role is hands-on and impactful focused on identifying and assessing security risks across a wide range of Telstra initiatives.
This is a permanent full-time position can be based anywhere in Australia.
What You’ll Do
Leading cyber security risk assessments across Telstra projects
Collaborating with project teams to identify and address security gaps
Communicating complex technical issues in clear business terms
Making informed decisions and managing stakeholder expectations
Contributing to the uplift of team processes and engagement models
About You
10+ years of experience in a cyber security related role (architecture, testing, assurance)
Proven ability to perform hands-on technical risk assessments
Strong understanding of standards such as ISO, PCI, NIST, and E8
Ability to translate technical risks in context and clearly communicate these to business stakeholders
Experience working across large and complex environments
How we score this
Senior Cyber Security Risk Assurance Lead at Telstra scores 37 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 1 of 4 (Little AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.
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