Principal Information Security Consultant

  • Wellington
  • Full time
  • Information Technology
  • Posted 7 days ago

Job Description

Are you an experienced Information Security leader ready to drive innovation, uplift capability, and champion security best practices? A leading organisation is seeking a Principal Information Security Consultant to lead and shape the direction of its Security Consulting Practice.
About the Role
As a Principal Information Security Consultant, you’ll take charge of defining and developing security compliance standards for ICT systems and services while promoting a secure-by-design mindset. You’ll lead a skilled team, driving continuous improvement, fostering a culture of innovation, and embedding scalable, secure, and supportable processes to enable rapid and secure value delivery.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Security Consulting Team, driving security capability and continuous learning.
  • Champion secure-by-design principles, ensuring pragmatic solutions across all technical areas.
  • Build stakeholder relationships to enhance security awareness and governance.
  • Develop and refine operational reporting and metrics to track risk and security objectives.
  • Drive innovation, challenge inefficiencies, and adopt new practices to deliver secure outcomes.
  • Model leadership behaviors that inspire teams and stakeholders, focusing on customer-centricity and collaboration.

Your Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience leading security teams or consultants in dynamic environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of security frameworks such as NZISM or PSR.
  • Expertise in various delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders.
  • Comprehensive understanding of architectural principles and modern technology trends.
  • A proactive, customer-focused approach with a passion for innovation and excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to shape secure solutions and foster a future-focused security culture. Apply now! For more information please contact Daniel on 0221694950