EOI- Principal Adviser - Cyber Security

Location: Brisbane

Remuneration/Benefit: Negotiable

About the role: With ongoing growth and investment in our cyber capability, we’re looking for a forward-thinking and highly skilled Principal Advisor – Cyber Security to lead the charge in building secure, scalable, and strategic solutions across our business. This senior position will play a critical role in shaping and safeguarding our cyber architecture across both IT and OT environments.

In this role, you’ll:

• Take ownership of the cyber security control environment, ensuring architectural integrity across IT and OT systems, through the application of a risk a based approach.
• Design and evolve a strategic security roadmap that includes cutting-edge solutions across network, endpoint, cloud, and identity domains.
• Create scalable, repeatable security patterns that empower solution architects to embed security across the enterprise.
• Drive the design and delivery of future-focused cyber controls and seamless technology integrations.
• Provide expert guidance on security policies and control requirements that balance compliance and practicality.
• Lead the evaluation of cyber risks in third-party platforms, SaaS applications, and partner integrations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to securely bring complex designs to life in real-world environments.
• Build strong, trusted relationships across the business to foster a proactive and collaborative security culture.

About you:

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (preferred).
• Bring 10+ years in technical or consulting roles, including 7+ years of direct experience in cyber security or professional cyber risk advisory.
• Hold certifications or deep knowledge in frameworks such as NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO, SABSA, or TOGAF.
• Have proven, hands-on experience with cyber security controls, IAM, Zero Trust, and cloud security in AWS and Azure.
• Understand the architecture behind digital platforms, APIs, and microservices—and how to secure them.
• Communicate complex security ideas clearly and persuasively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Thrive in collaborative environments and know how to bring people together to deliver secure outcomes.
• Approach challenges with strategic thinking, a strong technical foundation, and a realistic mindset.

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers