- $$$ Top Daily Rates $$$ (Dependent on experience)
- 2 years (+12 months + 12 month extension)
- Canberra, Act Based (5x days per week required on-site)
- NV1 Security clearance required
My client, a major Federal Government organisation urgently requires a Lead Cyber Security Advisor who is security cleared to NV1 level, for this 12-month contract role based in the Canberra CBD.
Working in a highly skilled team of IT and Business professionals, this role will focus on conducting risk assessments of ICT systems and applications in line with current Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) requirements, and Information Security Manuals, for this Federal Government organisation. This is a highly exciting role to work with some of the best in the business in an innovative and collaborative environment. This initial contract will be for 12-months with another 12-month extension guaranteed. Pls note – This role requires to be onsite 5-days per week.
Skills required
- 5 years’ experience working within Government conducting security risk assessments in a cyber team.
- Experience in conducting security risk assessments with Azure Cloud, Legacy ICT systems, AI Technology and complex systems.
- Current knowledge and experience providing guidance on application and system designs relating to PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight.
- Experience in liaising with non-technical and technical stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues, system risks and recommendations.
- Experience in presenting risk assessments and findings to senior executive audiences.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve the security posture of the department’s environment.
- Strong understanding of networking infrastructure.
- Understanding of Operational Technologies will be an advantage
- Skills and capability
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
- Has sound judgement and the ability to work under pressure with limited supervision to produce high quality outcomes.
- Strong communication skills to present security artifacts to a senior audience confidently.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions and ensure compliance with Australian government standards and frameworks.
If you feel this would be an opportunity that ticks boxes for you, please respond with an up-to-date CV and we will be in contact with you, if deemed suitable
You must be Canberra Based and be NV1 Security cleared to be considered
My client is looking to interview in the next few days, so please apply ASAP to not miss out!!
