Manager Cyber Security Risk & Advisory

Manager – Cyber Security Risk and Advisory

• Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining

• Direct influence on the way that Rio Tinto manages its cyber security risk

• Work in an environment where people are valued and respected

• Permanent role based in Brisbane, Perth or Montreal

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for a Manager – Cyber Security Risk and Advisory to lead a global team of cyber risk professionals that are focused on the continuous improvement of Rio Tinto’s cyber security. 

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced leader with substantial cyber security and risk management experience to partner with others across Rio Tinto to securely enable the business and positively impact the way cyber security risk is managed globally.

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, and working in a collaborative and supportive environment within our global Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) team, you will:

• Lead by example and role model expected leadership behaviours to build trust, show genuine care and empower employees to fulfil their potential

• Lead a team of cyber risk professionals to deliver pragmatic cyber security advice and guidance to diverse stakeholders across all parts of Rio Tinto

• Support strategic initiatives, including the planning and execution of risk deep dives across Rio Tinto product groups and functions, working with stakeholders to support the remediation of identified cyber security risks

• Building and maintaining strategic relationships across IS&T, product group and functional leadership teams

• Actively contributing to the development of cyber strategy and plans, ensuring cyber security priorities connect to and support business priorities

• Support the organisations adoption of cyber security group standards, guidance and best practices

• Support cyber security aspects of business acquisitions and divestments

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably within a distributed global team

• Practical experience in a cyber security-based role, preferably in a large organisation, or a similar asset intensive industry

• Experience in identifying and understanding cyber security risk, preferably in both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) contexts

• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to build credibility and collaboration

• Familiarity with industry leading cyber security frameworks for identifying and managing cyber security risk (eg NIST, ISO, NERC CIP, ISA/IEC etc.)

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

• Possible domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.