Posted 7 days ago
Description
Overview
Your role at Allens: you will be part of the IT Security and Risk team based in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The team plays a vital role in safeguarding the firm’s information assets, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and embedding security into our operations. You will work closely with the wider IT group, legal, and business teams to manage risks proactively and maintain confidence in our security governance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate security risk assessments and review control effectiveness within the firm’s ISMS and risk register.
- Identify and remediate vulnerabilities and compliance gaps across the IT environment and audit action plans.
- Support audits, certifications and client due diligence activities, including responding to client questionnaires and tender requirements.
- Provide security input into vendor selection, procurement and third‑party risk processes.
- Monitor the evolving threat landscape and recommend practical control improvements.
- Design and deliver security awareness and education initiatives tailored to different audiences.
- Prepare clear, audience‑appropriate materials for executives, legal teams and technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with IT, legal and business teams to embed security into projects and governance forums.
- Build effective working relationships with auditors, vendors and external security partners.
This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity. Allens provides a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home, and will discuss other flexible arrangements that best support you.
Qualifications
- Industry certifications such as CISSP (desired).
- Experience in a large corporate environment, ideally with at least 3 years in an infrastructure role.
- Experience with maintaining and implementing IT security industry standards and controls such as ISO27001 and ASD Essential Eight.
- Strong understanding of ITIL processes and risk management best practices.
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others.
Benefits
- Market‑competitive fixed remuneration.
- Employee recruitment referral programme.
- Health and travel insurance.
- Well‑being benefits: subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccination, skin checks, in‑house snacks and catered meals.
- Flexible working arrangements and equipment support for working from home.
- Annual leave purchase option.
- Enhanced inclusive and flexible parental leave policy (26weeks paid with no minimum service).
- Recognition programmes and annual Allens Values Awards.
- Community and volunteering support.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Allens celebrates our people’s differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide adjustments to fully participate in the application process.
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