Security Project Executive

Security Project Executive (Cyber Security Operations)

6-Month Contract (Part-Time) | Brisbane

About the Client

Join a leading global consultancy delivering cyber security services to a major utilities organisation operating within a critical infrastructure and highly regulated environment.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Security Project Executive to lead the end-to-end delivery of managed cyber security services across a complex operational landscape.

This role will see you overseeing security operations, governance, incident response, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the organisation maintains a strong and compliant security posture. You will act as a trusted advisor and senior escalation point, driving both operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Governance

• Lead governance across all cyber security operations services
• Manage SLAs, KPIs, OLAs, and service quality across onshore/offshore teams
• Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly service reviews
• Ensure security processes, runbooks, and procedures meet regulatory requirements

Security Operations Oversight

• Oversee threat detection, monitoring, and incident response activities
• Validate and triage security events and risks across teams
• Drive improvements across SIEM, EDR, NDR, logging, and automation

Incident & Crisis Management

• Act as Incident Commander for major cyber incidents
• Coordinate cross-functional response across technology, legal, and executive teams
• Lead post-incident reviews and remediation planning

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy

• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and executives
• Provide strategic guidance on cyber security uplift and risk management
• Support security strategy aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOCI Act

Leadership & Reporting

• Lead and mentor cyber security teams across locations
• Deliver executive-level reporting and dashboards on security performance
• Track progress across continuous improvement and security uplift initiatives

Key Requirements

• Proven experience leading managed security services and SOC operations
• Strong background in security operations, incident response, and governance
• Experience managing hybrid onshore/offshore delivery models
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOCI Act)
• Ability to manage high-severity incidents and crisis situations
• Excellent stakeholder communication, including executive-level engagement

Technical Exposure (Leadership Level)

• Network Security: Cisco ASA, Fortinet
• CASB: Netskope
• Email Security: Proofpoint
• Vulnerability Management: Qualys
• Endpoint Security: Microsoft Defender
• OT Monitoring: Claroty
• Strong understanding of SIEM and detection capabilities

What’s on Offer

• 6-month part-time contract (2.5 days/week)
• Opportunity to lead cyber security operations for critical infrastructure
• High-impact role with strong stakeholder visibility and leadership exposure
• Collaborative consulting environment with focus on security excellence and innovation

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced cyber security leader looking to drive impactful outcomes across a complex environment, apply now.

For more information, contact:
📞 Farbar Siddiq – 0489 922 211
📧 farbars@whizdom.com.au