Lead Cyber Advisor

Location Deakin
Discipline Cyber Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance
Job reference 180527
Salary Competitive Rates
Consultant email [email protected]

Location: Canberra, ACT

NV1 Clearance is required

A Federal Government Agency is seeking a highly skilled Lead Cyber Advisor to join its high‑performing, fast‑paced ICT cyber security team. The role involves reviewing and contributing to the full suite of security documentation, including SSP‑A and SSPs, while ensuring accuracy and alignment with required standards. The successful candidate must be proficient in conducting detailed security risk assessments of ICT systems and applications in accordance with the PSPF and ISM.
The applicant must have
  1. 5 years' experience working within Government conducting security risk assessments in a cyber team.
  2. Experience in conducting security risk assessments with Azure Cloud, Legacy ICT systems, AI Technology and complex systems.
  3. Current knowledge and experience providing guidance on application and system designs relating to PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight.
  4. Experience in liaising with non-technical and technical stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues, system risks and recommendations.
  5. Experience in presenting risk assessments and findings to senior executive audiences.
  6. Assist in identifying opportunities to improve the security posture of the department's environment.
  7. Strong understanding of networking infrastructure.
  8. Understanding of Operational Technologies will be an advantage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  2. Uses sound judgement and performs effectively under pressure with minimal supervision, consistently delivering high‑quality outcomes while managing a heavy workload.
  3. Builds productive relationships through clear communication and effective issue resolution, with strong written skills to explain complex systems to non‑technical audiences and the confidence to present security artefacts to senior stakeholders.
  4. Collaborates seamlessly with cross‑functional teams to implement security solutions and ensure compliance with Australian Government standards and frameworks.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Please provide one-page suitability statement covering the below selection criteria questions.

  1. 5 years' experience working within Government conducting security risk assessments in a cyber team.
  2. Experience in conducting security risk assessments with Azure Cloud, Legacy ICT systems, AI Technology and complex systems.
  3. Current knowledge and experience providing guidance on application and system designs relating to PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight
  4. Experience in liaising with non-technical and technical stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues, system risks and recommendations.
  5. Experience in presenting risk assessments and findings to senior executive audiences
  6. Strong understanding of networking infrastructure.
  7. Understanding of Operational Technologies will be an advantage.

Divya Arora
Consultant

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