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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN IT SPECIALISTS NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Chief Security Officer (CSO) |
| Position Code: | 5 | | Career Level: | 6 |
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Responsible for
Providing overall strategic direction and management of all aspects of organisational security. |
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Reports To
May report either direct to CEO or Chief Information Officer (CIO) depending on organisational structure. |
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Supervises
All IT Security employees. |
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Main Activities
Establishing the organisation's overall security strategy and developing associated policy for implementation.
Establishing strategies for Infrastructure (networks, firewalls, communications), Applications (software, databases) and physical workspace.
Establishing and controlling the organisation's IT Security operational and expenditure budgets.
Providing high level management and advice to the organisation's disaster recovery and contingency planning.
Reporting to Senior Management on any significant breaches of organisational Security.
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of new IT viruses and all potential threats to IT Security.
Managing and reporting on the ongoing Security audit process.
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Key Skills
Strong understanding of all technical components of IT Security, including Encryption, Firewalls, Internet & Software Security.
Strong understanding of all legislation influencing IT Security.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Well developed management skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
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Internal Contacts
Applications Management, Infrastructure Management, Senior Executive, Legal. |
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External Contacts
Suppliers, Vendors, Police. |
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Typical Experience
At least 10 years of commercial experience in IT, with 4 years specialising in all aspects of IT Security coupled with relevant tertiary level qualifications. |
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