Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

The Senior Consultant – Advisory is responsible for conducting complex Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) activities, within large and complex Government and Commercial projects. They will play a critical part in proactively striving to improve the security capabilities within client organisations, delivering high quality outcomes, and ensuring consultants are performing to their maximum potential while continuously developing strong stakeholder relationships with client key stakeholders across the Thales Group.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, you will be asked to:

• Undertake system security control assessments including vulnerability assessments, security design and threat assessments, risk assessments, and remediation activities.
• Provide expertise in tailoring security strategies to meet specific client needs, government and industry standards.
• Contribute to security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system security artefacts, ensuring documentation accuracy and relevance.
• Work collaboratively with IT, risk, and business stakeholders.
• Learn and apply relevant frameworks (e.g. NZISM, NIST, CERT Critical Controls.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Proven ability to apply the NZISM, Protective Security Requirements and other government frameworks in the context of the work of New Zealand Government agencies and the AoG common process model.
• In-depth knowledge in relation to the New Zealand All-of-Government (AoG) certification and accreditation (C&A) processes
• Ability to apply best practice frameworks including CERT Critical Controls, ISO27001, ISO27002, NIST Cybersecurity Framework and .
• Ability to develop and deliver training and/or speaking material for public and/or private events.
• Maintain knowledge of industry insights and proactively research emerging security risks, controls, applicable regulations, and trends.
• Ability to develop, use and improve the company’s methodologies to provide effective security and risk advice.

GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens and be eligible to obtain defence security clearance.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

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