Cyber Security Transformation Professional with over a decade of expertise in Security Architecture, Governance, and Technical Implementation. Demonstrates extensive experience in Zero Trust, Application & Cloud Security, and Identity & Access Management, driving security transformation for both government and enterprise environments. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge methodologies to enhance security posture and compliance, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats.
Developed and executed the Department’s Cyber Security Roadmap, aligning with organizational strategy, OVIC guidelines, and VPDSS/VPDF frameworks.
Presented security strategy and progress to governance committees, providing executive visibility and enabling risk-informed decision-making.
Directed change management and organization-wide security communications, ensuring adoption of initiatives and building a culture of security awareness.
Oversaw enterprise-wide uplift of maturity, reducing audit findings and improving risk posture.
Standardized penetration testing and vulnerability management practices, streamlining remediation and strengthening assurance reporting.
Implemented enterprise IAM and PAM programs (CyberArk, IDAM Standards), safeguarding access and privileged credentials.
Directed deployment of data security and compliance initiatives through Microsoft Purview, ensuring compliance with data protection obligations.
Championed Zero Trust adoption, leading implementation of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) under a ZTNA architecture.
Improved Microsoft 365 security posture, leading a Secure Score uplift program across collaboration platforms.
Developed and formalized the SOC Operating Model, defining roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths for effective monitoring and response.
Authored and implemented enterprise-wide Incident Response Playbooks, ensuring consistent, repeatable, and timely responses to cyber threats.
Principal Security Consultant
Trusted Impact Pty. Ltd
Delivered security roadmaps for government and enterprise clients.