Information Security Officer

About usFounded in 2017, Q-CTRL has grown to become the global leader in quantum. Were using control to solve the hardest problems facing quantum technology, improving hardware performance and accelerating pathways to useful quantum computers and other technologies. As a product-led company, we bring together diverse teams such as product, design, engineering and research to help achieve our mission of making quantum technology useful. Join us to help shape the quantum future.About the roleReporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, the Information Security Officer is a newly created role responsible for the management of Q-CTRLs rapidly growing Information Security Management System (ISMS). Having already attained NIST 800-171 compliance, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certifications, as well as recently becoming members of the Australian Governments Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), Q-CTRL is looking for a highly process-driven and detail-oriented individual to maintain its high levels of security and compliance with a view to obtaining ISO 9001, SOC 2, and GDPR. This is a pivotal role accountable for continuously improving Q-CTRLs overall security posture, maintaining the trust, and exceeding the expectations of our partners and customers.What you''ll be doing:Managing, monitoring, expanding, and improving all aspects of Q-CTRLs ISMS.Working closely with all departments to ensure they are exceeding their security compliance responsibilities - including risk, compliance, policy, asset, vendor, incident, and vulnerability management.Driving security best practices across all levels of the organization via training and awareness programs.Working with the Q-CTRL Security team to regularly review and continuously improve Q-CTRLs ISMS.Working with third-party vendors to facilitate the regular and mandatory auditing of Q-CTRLS ISMS.Ideally you''ll have:Experience with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, NIST 800-171, Cyber Essentials and/or DISP.One or more relevant ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications from BSI, including Requirements, Awareness, Briefing, Implementation, Lead Implementer, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, and/or Risk Management.One or more relevant certifications from ISC2, including Security Administrator, Cloud Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Secure Software Development, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, and/or Security Management.A Negative Vetting 1 (NV-1) security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).It would be fantastic if you have these skills/experience but not essential:Experience with ISO 9001, SOC 2 and/or GDPR.Experience using Vanta to manage security compliance.Why Q-CTRL?Flexibility: We embrace workplace flexibility so you worry more about your impact vs a rigid work schedule.Attractive salary: Youll get to have the start-up impact without the start-up wages.Equity: We want people to have a sense of ownership in what they do and offer the potential for equity share and annual bonuses.Cash bonus: We recognize exceptional performance and impact by offering annual discretionary cash bonuses.Resources: We are well funded by the worlds best technology investors, letting us chase our ambitions with minimal constraints.Parental support: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your loved ones.Diversity: Were an equal opportunity employer and actively support initiatives like the Global Women in Quantum program to help expand the quantum workforce.Unique culture: Youll be surrounded by some of the worlds leading physicists, engineers, product, marketing and design people (to name a few!) with a strong desire to learn and transfer knowledge.Meaningful values: Youll work with an incredibly supportive team who work consistently to deliver our core values to be real, be trusted, be just and to be revered.Personal development: We provide you with a personal development and wellness budget.Make a dent: Last but not least youll have the unique opportunity to help set the direction for this revolutionary technology and truly make an impact that matters!Q-CTRL aims to bring together cross-functional teams from many different backgrounds to help achieve our goals - we strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements mentioned in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-05-07