Senior Cyber Specialist - 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 Cyber Security 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 Security Governance team and will play a collaborative role in uplifting the Coles’ Cyber Security Risk & Control maturity.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to Strengthen the organisation’s Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance capability by establishing and operationalising a robust Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) framework.

In this role you will help drive the development of technical assurance capabilities by leveraging data analytics, automation, and modern security tooling that provide real-time visibility of control effectiveness, improve audit readiness, and embed continuous assurance into the organisation’s technology landscape

About you and your skills

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in Cyber Security, with substantial experience in Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Security Engineering, or Technical Assurance roles within a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven experience establishing or operating Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) capabilities, including automation of evidence collection, control validation, and reporting
• Demonstrated involvement in internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments, including evidence coordination and remediation tracking
• Experience leveraging data analytics, scripting, and automation (e.g., Python, SQL, APIs, workflow automation tools) to work with engineers building scalable and repeatable technical assurance solutions
• Proven ability to operate as a senior individual contributor, influencing cross-functional stakeholders including Risk, Compliance, Engineering, Architecture, and Senior leadership
• Experienced in managing own pipeline of work and meeting project recoverability targets
• Experience mentoring or guiding engineering teams by translating governance and risk requirements into clear technical specifications and secure design principles
• Reporting to management concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures, including misuse of information assets and non-compliance
• Build strong relationships with all levels of stakeholders to achieve the implementation of Coles strategic pillars
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of information risk concepts and principles, as a means of relating business needs to security controls
• Proficiency in performing risk, business impact, control, and vulnerability assessments

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: 177569

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Employment Type: Full time