Job Title: Cyber Security Lead

Reports to: Head of IT & Data

Direct Reports: 1

Department: IT

Join a high-growth Australian insurer that is challenging the big players and putting customers at the centre of everything it does.

This is a rare chance to own the cyber security posture of a growing, regulated business, without the layers of a large institution. You will report to the Head of IT & Data, lead a Cyber Security Specialist, and have a genuine voice in business and technology decisions.

The role

- Own and drive the cyber security strategy, governance framework and compliance obligations, including CPS 234, Essential Eight and NIST
- Lead AI governance and security, developing the controls, policies and standards that keep AI use secure, compliant and responsible
- Oversee security operations, vulnerability management and incident response, and lead the response to significant incidents
- Manage the cyber risk register, third-party and supplier assurance, penetration testing and audit activity
- Lead security workstreams across technology projects and report clearly to senior stakeholders and governance forums

What you'll bring

- 7 to 10 years in cyber security, information security or technology risk




- Hands-on experience managing CPS 234 obligations and regulator or auditor interactions
- Solid technical grounding across Azure cloud, network, endpoint and application security, plus tools such as SIEM, EDR and vulnerability management platforms
- Experience leading incidents, audits, remediation and risk assessments
- The ability to explain complex cyber risk in plain business terms, and to lead and develop others

Highly regarded: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, GIAC or SANS certifications, Security . Experience in financial services, insurance or another highly regulated industry is preferred.

Culture

- A high-performance, values-led business with a solid focus on integrity and doing the right thing for customers
- A small, collaborative technology team where you work closely with business leaders, risk, compliance and legal

What's on offer

- A hands-on leadership role with real ownership and visibility
- The chance to shape AI governance at an early stage

Ready to lead cyber at a growing insurer?

Apply now, or reach out to Emily at PRA for a confidential chat.

📌 Cyber Security Lead (Sydney)
🏢 PRA
📍 Sydney