Business Information Security Officer - Enterprise Technology Services - Hawthorn East

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About the team

Technology is the backbone of our business. Every day, our team solves complex and meaningful problems. Those solutions help thousands of our fellow team members succeed and make millions of customers’ lives easier every day.  

The security team at Coles is proud of their successful delivery of customer-focused solutions. There are a lot of exciting initiatives on the horizon as protecting our customers, team members and reputation is essential to being the most trusted retailer.
 
The Group Cyber team is accountable for all aspects of Cyber Security across Coles including Strategy & Architecture, Governance, Security Detection & Response, Cloud Security and Security Technologies. This role will be based within the Group Cyber Secure by Design – Business protect team and will play an essential and leading role in maintaining & uplifting the Coles’ Cyber Security Risk & Control maturity within the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Key Group Cyber point of contact to Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) and key technology and business stakeholders for Business Protect functions building positive relationships and delivering secure by design capabilities 

• Act as the trusted cyber security and risk advisor to the Enterprise Technology Service Group, translating technical cyber threats, controls, and obligations into clear, practical guidance that enable and support business outcomes. 

• Lead and embed secure by design and Business Protect principals and policies into projects, products, and operational changes by engaging early and influencing architecture, design, and delivery decisions. 

• Identify, assess, and manage cyber risk within the ETS Group area, ensuring cyber risks are understood, prioritised, and treated in line with Coles’ overall risk policies & appetite. 

• Partner with key stakeholders and delivery teams to support secure by design estimation on business protect planning for new initiatives.  

• Represent business context within Group Cyber forums, ensuring standards and controls are applied proportionately and pragmatically. 

• Drive continuous uplift in cyber maturity across people, process, and technology through practical, value-focused improvements 

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years Information Security experience working with information security management frameworks, including ISO, Essential 8 and NIST (Payment industry / PCI DSS experience highly desirable)  
• Proven track record in continually developing effective technical controls to protect Technology assets and services 
• Consult with Technology Services team members to ensure that Information Security is both an essential pre-condition of requirements and design and integral to the development and implementation process 
• Detailed understanding of security reference architectures and full stack of security capabilities  
• Experience in assessing Artificial Intelligence and applicable cyber security controls and emerging best practices 
• Proven understanding of secure by design capabilities to assist stakeholders in undertaking the right solution 
• Experienced in managing own pipeline of work and meeting project recoverability targets  
• Understanding of Information Security policies and standards, and security requirements across the systems lifecycle for new or changes to existing products and services 
• Managing the reporting of inherent risk in the proposed solution or change with stakeholders 
• Reporting to management concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures, including misuse of information assets and non-compliance 

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 174636

Employment Type: Full time

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