1131 Chief Information and Chief Information Security Officers
1131 Chief Information and Chief Information Security Officers
Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the ICT and cyber security strategies, plans and operations of an organisation to ensure the ICT and cyber security infrastructure supports the organisation's overall operations and priorities.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
113131 Chief Information Officer
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the ICT strategies, plans and operations of an organisation to ensure the ICT infrastructure supports the organisation's overall operations and priorities.
Chief Information Security Officers are excluded from this occupation. Chief Information Security Officers are included in Occupation 113132 Chief Information Security Officer.
Alternative title
- Chief Technology Officer
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Analyses information needs and specifies technology to meet those needs
- Formulates and directs ICT strategies, and aligns ICT strategies with business objectives
- Oversees ICT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security
- Assesses suitability of current ICT and data systems and processes, and oversees upgrades and maintenance
- Evaluates and manages risks related to ICT infrastructure, data security and other related areas
- Establishes business continuity and disaster recovery plans to minimise the impact and duration of disruptions to operations and ICT resources
113132 Chief Information Security Officer
Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the cyber security strategies, plans and operations in an organisation to ensure compliance with cyber security policy, standards, regulations and legislation.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Formulates cyber security frameworks to secure an organisation's data and technology systems from threats
- Aligns cyber security initiatives with business objectives
- Reports on the cyber security risk profile, status of systems, security risks and security incidents
- Translates information security risks into operational risks
- Oversees an organisation's response to cyber security incidents, including crisis management
- Contributes to business continuity and disaster recovery plans related to cyber security