Security Officer

TL;DR

Security Officer: Day-to-day management of protective security for hirify.global A/NZ to ensure compliance with Australian Federal and State Government INFOSEC requirements, with an accent on protective security governance, security policy/framework alignment, and incident response. Focus on maintaining security registers and training, coordinating sensitive security operations, and enabling market growth by tracking evolving government information security requirements for procurement readiness.

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company

hirify.global empowers organizations to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights.

What you will do

• Manage and maintain eligibility, applications, and ongoing compliance for federal government industry security programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures aligned with Australian protective security and information security frameworks.
• Oversee internal security registers (including foreign travel notifications and security briefings), facilitate mandatory security awareness training, and manage local security incident reporting.
• Identify evolving government information security requirements and collaborate with local teams to meet prerequisites for major government procurement panels.
• Serve as the central point of contact for local leadership on security operations and coordinate documentation for internal and external stakeholders on highly sensitive matters.

Requirements

• Citizenship & clearance: Must be an Australian citizen with immediate ability to undergo background checks.
• Proven experience in protective security governance and compliance management, ideally in government, defense, or highly regulated technology environments.
• Deep familiarity with Australian government protective security guidelines, information security manuals, and risk management frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential material with discretion.

Nice to have

• Experience guiding organizations through formal government security accreditation processes.
• Strong self-initiative and proactive problem-solving mindset for a fast-paced tech environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous PTO policy and support for work-life balance with Unplugged Days.
• Flexible WFH policy.
• Mental & physical wellness programs.
• Phone and internet reimbursement program.
• Access to continued career development, comprehensive benefits, and competitive packages.
• Paid volunteer time and employee resource groups.

Hiring process

• Interviews focused on protective security governance/compliance experience and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Background check process aligned with government framework requirements.