IRAP Program Manager

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Job Summary:

This position works as part of the Risk and Compliance department, that is responsible for risk and compliance across the enterprise. As part of the public sector compliance team, the IRAP Program Manager is responsible for managing UKG's ongoing program development in the Australian region. They will work collaboratively across teams to manage risk within the organization, assisting, to shape the information security program with mature documentation, evaluation of the organization risk registers, and executing plans of action and milestones.

Primary/Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Lead the UKG strategy in Australia to develop and implement an effective security program that leverages the current Information Security Manual (ISM) and related best practices (e.g. Essential 8) produced by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

Primarily accountable for program development and progress tracking, working with functional leads and teams across the full span of IRAP program activities and requirements.

Serve as the subject matter expert for applicable law, regulations and standards related to IRAP program, including Essential 8, Hosting Certification Framework and the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act.

Drive technical and operational support to ensure the enterprise is compliant with Australian ISM PROTECTED requirements.

Work with internal teams such as sales, engineering, and product to ensure UKG's product roadmap and customer pipeline is aligned with UKG's IRAP strategy.

Maintain internal stakeholder management and communication including reporting activities and results to executive sponsors.

External stakeholder management representing the IRAP program to customers, consultants, assessors, and the ASD.

Required Qualifications:

Australian Residency & Citizenship

Bachelor's or master's degree in management information systems, computer science, information technology, accounting, business administration, or related field.

5+ years of experience creating IRAP authorization packages at the Protected Level or above

Knowledge and experience with all aspects of the IRAP assessment methodology and requirements

5+ years of experience mapping and translating requirements from one control framework (i.e. IRAP) to another (i.e. NIST SP 800-53)

7+ years of experience in program management within the public sector

Substantial experience with the IRAP and risk management frameworks while leading and managing complex control assessments throughout the authorization process lifecycle.

Strong knowledge and understanding of cloud services, to include operating systems, networking components, databases, access controls, auditing, boundary protection, and cryptography.

Ability to assist team members with proper artifact collection and detail to satisfy assessment requirements.

Relevant professional certifications preferred (At least two of the following certifications: (AISEP, CSCAU, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CASP, and GSLC).

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions.

Strong leadership skills with a history of issue resolution, excellent oral, written and presentation skills

Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as experience handling multiple projects simultaneously

Excels in a fast paced and evolving environment with a customer centric focus.

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

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