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

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Department: Security

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: contract

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.