CHIEF INFORMATION & SECURITY OFFICER- RE-ADVERTISED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Join us and enjoy a rewarding career helping to keep Fiji connected.

Telecom Fiji is a leading telecommunications provider dedicated to delivering high-speed connectivity, cloud communications, and innovative cutting edge digital solutions. We are undergoing a major digital transformation, expanding our fiber and 5G network, and enhancing customer digital experiences. We seek a visionary CISO to align our technology strategy with business growth.

VACANCY: 13/2026: CHIEF INFORMATION & SECURITY OFFICER

The Chief Information & Security Officer (CISO) will oversee all aspects of information technology (internal systems, OSS/BSS, data platforms) and cybersecurity (governance, risk, compliance, threat management). This role ensures that digital transformation accelerates safely – balancing innovation with resilience against evolving cyber threats targeting telecom infrastructure.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise IT roadmap, including BSS (billing, CRM, order management) and OSS (network provisioning, assurance, inventory) and ICT Infrastructure.
• Digital Transformation: Lead initiatives in AI-driven customer support, self-service portals, and data monetization. Drive automation of manual processes across sales, fulfillment, and assurance.
• Data Management: Build a secure data warehouse for customer analytics, churn prediction, targeted marketing and other business initiatives.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate and manage relationships with software vendors, system integrators, and cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google).
• Team Leadership: Mentor IT architects, developers, DBAs, and support staff.
• Cybersecurity Strategy: Develop and enforce a telecom-specific security framework aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and local regulations.
• Threat Management: Lead 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), threat hunting, intrusion detection, and incident response for network and IT systems.
• Network Security: Protect SS7, Diameter, 5G core, and signaling planes from fraud and interception attacks.
• Customer solutions: Oversee the design, presentation, and implementation of cybersecurity and other ICT solutions to enterprise customers and government entities.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with data privacy laws, telecom licensing conditions, and breach notification rules. Manage internal and external audits.
• Risk Management: Conduct regular risk assessments, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery testing.
• Security Awareness: Train all employees on phishing, social engineering, and secure coding practices.
  
  

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Master’s in Information Security, or CISSP/CISM/CRISC, strongly preferred.
• Experience:12+ years in IT and/or security leadership, with at least 6 years in the telecommunications industry.
• Deep experience with BSS/OSS systems. Experience with Oracle Converged OSS/BSS will be a distinct advantage.
• Proven track record securing telecom networks (SS7, 5G, signaling, DPI).
• Experience leading incident response and managing major breaches or fraud events.
• Knowledge of cloud security, zero-trust architecture, and API security.
• Exceptional communicator to board, regulators, and technical teams. Crisis management under pressure. Strategic balance of agility vs. security.
  
  

Benefits

Remuneration:

This position will be on contract; an attractive package will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Application Conditions:

Only electronic applications submitted through our website will be accepted. Applications close 4pm, Wednesday, 30 September, 2026 

 The Chief Executive Officer