# Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Consultant | Part Time Contract

**Company:** [The Missing Link](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/cdfCgj1YCpmcqRDc37W2Pe.md)
**Location:** Melbourne, Australia
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Security

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## Description

**About The Missing Link**

At The Missing Link, we're one of Australia's leading IT & cybersecurity services organisations, helping enterprises strengthen security, reduce risk, and navigate increasingly complex technology environments.

We are currently seeking an experienced **Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Consultant** to support a client engagement requiring strategic cyber leadership, governance oversight, and cyber risk advisory capability. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned security executive looking for a flexible, part-time consulting engagement. Based on the position description for a Chief Information Security Officer role focused on cyber strategy, governance, risk management, incident response, and executive stakeholder engagement.

**The Opportunity**

As a trusted advisor, you will partner with executive stakeholders to enhance cyber maturity, strengthen governance frameworks, and provide strategic direction across information security initiatives.

This role requires a balance of technical credibility and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex security concepts into business outcomes.

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Provide executive-level cyber security leadership and strategic guidance.
-   Define and align security strategy with broader business objectives.
-   Advise on cyber risk management, governance, and security best practices.
-   Lead cyber security uplift initiatives and transformation programs.
-   Support incident management, cyber resilience, and crisis response activities.
-   Report on cyber security posture, risks, and initiatives to senior stakeholders.
-   Influence business leaders to adopt security-conscious approaches to technology and operations.
-   Foster a strong security culture through communication and awareness initiatives.
-   Build and maintain effective relationships across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.
-   Provide guidance on compliance, regulatory obligations, and industry security frameworks. Based on the responsibilities outlined in the CISO position description.

**About You**

You are a senior cyber security leader with extensive experience operating at executive and board level.

You will bring:

-   10+ years' experience in information or cyber security.
-   Previous experience in CISO, Virtual CISO, Head of Security, or equivalent leadership roles.
-   Demonstrated success developing and implementing cyber security strategies and programs.
-   Strong expertise across cyber governance, risk management, security frameworks, and resilience.
-   Experience leading incident response and cyber crisis management activities.
-   Exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
-   Ability to influence decision-making across technical and business teams.
-   Strong commercial acumen and consulting mindset.
-   Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Security, Computer Science, Technology, or a related discipline. Based on the qualification requirements in the position description.

**Desirable Certifications**

-   CISSP
-   CISM
-   CRISC
-   ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
-   Relevant cyber security leadership or governance qualifications

## Benefits

**What's on Offer**

-   Flexible part-time consulting engagement.
-   Opportunity to work directly with senior executives and business leaders.
-   Strategic, advisory-focused work rather than hands-on operational delivery.
-   Engagement with a well-established enterprise environment.
-   Backing of one of Australia's leading cyber security and managed services organisations.
-   Potential for ongoing advisory and governance engagements.

**Apply Now**

If you're an experienced cyber security executive seeking a flexible consulting opportunity where you can influence strategy, governance, and organisational resilience, we'd love to hear from you.