Head of Cyber Security

8+ years experience in security, including experience leading a security function or operating as the clear second-in-command of a larger one, ideally within a listed company or similarly governed environment, with working knowledge of Australian privacy law and listed-company security obligations

Proven board/committee reporting capability: You can translate technical posture into risk language for non-technical directors and hold the room on "are we doing enough?"

Strong technical command of cloud security (AWS), application security / secure SDLC, and the modern control stack (CNAPP/CSPM, EDR, SSE, IdP/MDM, WAF, cloud SIEM), able to configure, evaluate and direct these tools

Framework and audit fluency: NIST CSF 2.0 and OWASP SAMM (or equivalents), with experience running external audits (Big-4 ITGC or similar) through to remediation

Credible AI security depth: LLM and agentic threat models, non-human identity, agent-tooling governance — and demonstrated use of AI to multiply a small team's output

A landscape thinker who delivers through others: You synthesise the evolving threat environment into posture, priorities and pragmatic risk trade-offs, leading through a lean team and partner teams with commercial discipline on a flat budget

Experience in a product-led technology, SaaS or marketplace/consumer-scale organisation

Multi-geography workforce security (offshore teams and development partners)

Purple teaming / offensive security background

Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, SABSA or similar)

We're more than just a workplace. We're a place where you can be yourself, do great work and grow your career. Recognised as a Great Place to Work, our inclusive, supportive culture helps people thrive.

You'll use the best tools and tech, with real impact on our products and customers. We invest in your development and lead with coaching, not micromanagement – it's why 85% of our team say their leader is great.

And there's more:

Diverse, collaborative teams that love solving problems

Agile squads, hackathons, off-sites and roadshows

Extra leave for birthdays, volunteering, and more

Healthy snacks, continental breakfast and fresh fruit

Sydney CBD office near Town Hall and Gadigal Stations

Tailored growth support, mentoring and stretch projects

A vibrant social scene - we work hard and have fun doing it

At hipages, innovation and collaboration thrive in diverse and inclusive teams. We don't expect you to know everything - we care more about who you are as a person, a team member, and a leader. We're proud to be endorsed by WORK180 for supporting women's careers and we value diversity across culture, age, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Research shows that men often apply when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and minority groups wait until they tick every box. If you think you'd be a great fit - even if you don't meet every requirement - we'd love to hear from you.

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