cyber security advisor.

About Woodside Global Solutions 

Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru is being built as a hub of excellence, to drive innovation, digital transformation, and global collaboration.  

Working as one Global team, the Woodside Digital team is a trusted partner driving transformation within the organisation. We are bold in our ambitions and resolute in our actions. Through cutting-edge AI, robust cyber security, and advanced data solutions we drive innovation and influence every part of our business. 

We are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about technology and eager to make a global impact, helping to shape the future of Woodside together.  

About the role 

Our Cyber mission is to safeguard people, brand, and reputation across IT and Operational Technology. We aim for transparency and proactive cyber risk management. 

The Cyber team is responsible for creating a consistent cyber culture across the Global Cyber team and driving the strategic uplift of cyber capability across the Woodside business. Our team partners closely with our CISO and Cyber teams, Cyber Service Line owners and our Digital Service Centre Lead team, with operations situated in Australia and North America to ensure safe, reliable global operations. We work together to maintain Woodside’s secure digital environment in support of our mission. 

As a Cyber Security Advisor in Bengaluru you will report to the Team Lead Cyber Risk and Compliance in Bengaluru and help shape Woodside’s global solutions and future capabilities. This is a senior technical role responsible for coaching Associate Cyber Security Advisors and leading the delivery and continuous improvement of Cyber Risk and Compliance services, primarily (but not limited to):  

• Cyber Security Assessments (IT projects, suppliers, existing technologies and business processes). 

• Cyber Advisory (establish and main effective relationships with key stakeholder groups, develop cyber security architecture patterns and guidance materials, articulate security standards and requirements during engagements supporting cross-functional technology and business teams). 
   

 Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Influence cross-functional technical resources to ensure alignment, prioritisation, and delivery against agreed roadmaps.  

• Provide expert guidance to new technology initiatives, ensuring threats and risks are understood, security patterns are applied, and gaps are identified and transparently managed.  

• Build capability within the Cyber Security team by mentoring, coaching and guiding junior staff.  

• Develop and maintain relationships across Digital and within the Business to support and enable Digital’s business strategy and priorities.     

• Responsible for working in partnership key stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of gaps, issues and support the prioritisation of these over the short, medium and long term.   

• Champion cyber security across Digital and the business, helping service line managers and stakeholders understand, own, and manage cyber risks relevant to their platforms.  

• Provide technical leadership in relation to the delivery and continuous improvement of global Cyber Risk and Compliance capabilities (People, Process, and Technology) - e.g.  

• Governance forums, processes, and reporting linked to relevant activities  

• Cyber security risk and compliance assessment processes  

• Ongoing cyber assurance planning, scoping and coordination  

• Advisory and internal consulting relating to implementing standards and requirements  

• Security architecture patterns and technical guidance supporting standards  

• Supplier cyber risk management and assurance  

• Cyber security control design and operating standards  

• Cyber security control testing and verification  

• Ensure compliance of all standards, processes, security and technical change management    

• Provide expert security architecture input into relevant cyber and digital activities   

• Contribute to standards, processes and guidelines   

• Provide expert quality assurance and advice   

• Foster and develop external relationships with cloud services providers   

• Contribute to developing a cyber security team that is seen as experts in meeting the mission of protecting Woodside’s people, brand and reputation  

 Skills & Experience:  

• Relevant Cyber Security or Computer Science tertiary degree (or equivalent qualification)  

• Desirable: Industry recognised certifications relevant to cyber security, architecture, governance risk and compliance, audit, etc. (SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, Microsoft/AWS cloud certifications).  

• 8-10 years+ combined experience in cyber security, solution architecture, systems engineering, or related cyber security roles.  

• Desirable: Experience working with Operational Technology / Industrial Control Systems  

• Desirable: Experience in relevant industries (e.g. natural resources and utilities sectors)  

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence without authority and engage effectively with stakeholders at all organisational levels.  

• Demonstrated experience developing strong, trusted relationships across Digital, business units, and external partners.  

• Strong requirements-gathering and analytical skills, able to convert business and operational needs into actionable security architecture outcomes.  

• Proven ability to succinctly communicate complex cyber risks and design considerations to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.  

• Ability to translate threat and risk insights into clear design decisions, risk treatments, and patterns that align with enterprise risk tolerance.  

• Strong knowledge of industry cyber security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, IEC 62443 experience embedding these into architecture decisions.  

• Experience ensuring compliance with security standards, technical change processes, and architecture governance.  

• Deep experience applying core security design principles, including Zero Trust, RBAC, least privilege, network segmentation, secure egress, and NAC.  

• Experience integrating enterprise security tools and platforms, such as Microsoft E5 security capabilities (Defender, Purview, Intune, Conditional Access) and Identity & Access Management tools (Entra ID/Azure AD, Saviynt, Zscaler) 

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.  

Recognition & Reward:    

What you can expect from us:  

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on the job opportunities and formal programs   

• Inclusive parental leave entitlements for both parents  

• Values led culture  

• Flexible work options  

• Generous annual leave, sick leave and casual leave  

• Cultural and religious leave with flexible public holiday opportunities  

• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance based incentives with uncapped Employer Provident Fund  

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work. We also offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.    

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a global organisation that values innovation and excellence, apply now through our careers portal or connect with our recruitment team. 

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