Associate Security Specialist

We are looking for a Security Specialist to join the Security Architecture team and support the development and implementation of company-wide security strategies and architectures within enterprise and product environments. As a Security Specialist, you will collaborate with Security Architects and key stakeholders to identify, manage, and mitigate security risks across the organization, maintain security strategies and roadmaps, and understand security capabilities are in place to protect against potential threats.

Reporting to the Director of Security Architecture, you will employ your proven expertise to support the development and implementation of the cybersecurity strategy and best practices to mitigate risk. Successful candidates will have a technical and business background in cybersecurity architecture and the ability to effectively communicate technical and business risks to appropriate audiences. This role works alongside Security Architects and partners across Business Units to support security projects & strategic objectives through a collaborative, risk-based approach.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity architecture while working alongside experienced professionals. The successful candidate will have the chance to grow their skills and contribute to the protection of Aristocrat’s critical assets.

What You'll Do

• Support the definition, design, and selection of security capabilities and controls by defining information security requirements that connect Aristocrat’s cybersecurity and risk management strategy and objectives with business requirements for enterprise environments and products.

• Provides support in the development, management, and maintenance of our current and target state cybersecurity strategy, technical security requirements, and standards.

• Support Enterprise Security Architecture activities, including supportingthe development of cybersecurity programs and technology roadmaps

• Provided technical support and guidance to internal customers across the organization related to cybersecurity architecture best practices.

• Participate in reviewing, redesigning, and approving architecture designs from other areas of the business to ensure they are secure and meet necessary security requirements.

• Ensure that security capabilities are in place to protect against potential threats and that they are tested regularly to ensure their effectiveness.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest security technologies, trends, and threats, and recommend appropriate security measures.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

• 2– 4 years of information services, cybersecurity, and/or security technologies experience

• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and SABSA framework is desirable

• Understanding of security technologies and cybersecurity concepts within network, cloud, identity and access management, and data protection domains

• Basic understanding of security architecture principles with an emphasis on aligning security strategies to business objectives and managing associated risks

• Experience developing architecture documentation and designs

• Ability to build presentations for technical and non-technical audiences

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to develop innovative solutions to complex security challenges

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in working with a geographically dispersed team is a plus

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar i