Lead Cyber Threat Investigator
Location:
Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane
Industry:
Defence and National Security
Vertical Scope Group are continuing to grow our Professional Services Division, and are looking for Expert, Trusted and Reputable individuals to work within our high performing, high calibre team.
We want to secure highly skilled
Lead
Cyber Threat Investigators
to work with us on our multi-year, multi-million-dollar engagement supporting a large ICT Organisational Uplift within the National Intelligence Community.
About you:
* Demonstrated experience in undertaking complex threat intelligence/modelling tasks or threat assessments.
* Experience undertaking penetration testing and providing insights into vulnerabilities, effectiveness of defences and mitigating controls.
* Experience with impact analysis on systems designs, including the evaluation of software, to ensure adherence to standards.
* Experience in the creation and maintenance of executive and/or business reporting relating to threat assessment analysis and mitigation strategies.
* Available in Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane.
* Must hold an active NV2 or NV1 security clearance.
About the role:
* Lead and perform forensically sound very complex security investigations on a wide array of assets and devices that directly relate to security infrastructure; in accordance with established procedures.
* Accountable to conduct investigations which may be as the result of a security incident or by direction of senior leadership.
* Assess and explain very complex threat profiles of a variety of electronic devices.
* Lead analytical processes to identify and recommend actions to maintain and improve the integrity of ICT infrastructure.
* Communicate and provide authoritative advice and guidance on strategies to improve ICT security and mitigate risk of devices compromising that security.
* Interpret and comply with relevant policy governing ICT security in Defence; both internal and whole of government, including legislation that underpins digital security and online privacy.
* Evaluate and assist with the application and compliance of security controls and review information systems for actual or potential security vulnerabilities.
* Adapt and adapt appropriate system design methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches and ensure they are applied effectively.
* Review and make recommendations and assess and manage associated risks of others' systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology; efficient use of resources; and integration of multiple systems and technology.
* Design, code, verify, test, document, amend and refactor complex programs/scripts as required.
Why Join Vertical Scope Group:
As a 100% Australian-owned and operated consultancy with highest level government defence membership, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation's most critical programs.
Vertical Scope Group is an award-winning, security-cleared ICT and Cyber specialist with over a decade of experience delivering end-to-end consulting, professional services, and recruitment solutions to the Commonwealth and industry.
* 2025 Australian Owned Business of the Year
* 2025 RCSA Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
* 2022 RCSA Excellence in Client Services
* 2022 Prime Minister's Veterans' Employment Award
* 2021 RCSA Excellence in Social Purpose
We're proud to support multiple national frameworks, including:
* ICT Provider Arrangement (ICTPA)
* Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG)
* NSW TAS SCN0012
* BuyICT and People Panel 1&2 (APS1 – SES Band 3, and Board Placements)
Our work helps shape and sustain the sovereign workforce that underpins Australia's security, capability, and competitiveness.
Diversity & Inclusion
We proudly welcome applications from:
* Veterans & Defence partners
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
* People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
* People with disabilities
At VSG, we believe diversity strengthens capability — and that our people are our greatest asset.