Associate Director, Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Governance (Town of Islip)

You will oversee the full lifecycle of policies, standards, and control frameworks from design to implementation, self-assessment, attestation, and deviation management ensuring they remain relevant, effective, and aligned with evolving risks and regulations.

Job Highlights

• Government-linked organisation
• West location | 5-day work week
• Permanent role with competitive bonus and benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and maintenance of cybersecurity and technology risk policies, standards, guidelines, and control libraries.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical control designs and maintain the sectors control library.
• Oversee control self-assessments, compliance attestations, and deviation management processes.
• Engage stakeholders across multi-entities and at all levels to align on policy adoption and cybersecurity objectives.
• Roll out awareness and compliance campaigns to strengthen cyber risk culture.
• Monitor emerging risks, threats, and regulatory changes, adapting policies as needed.
• Foster collaboration with peers, stakeholders, and regulators to integrate governance into sector-wide strategies.
• Provide leadership, mentor team members, and contribute to continuous learning initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science with over 15 years relevant experience.
• Recognized cybersecurity and governance certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, GIAC).
• Proven experience in implementing cybersecurity and technology risk policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Supervisory experience in leading and mentoring a team.
• Strong technical writing skills and familiarity with frameworks such as IM8, NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO27000.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, change management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop strategic roadmaps and lead initiatives from planning to execution.

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