Posted: 4 October
Offer description
Secure National Systems Specialist Role
The role involves overseeing the compliance and technical security posture of high-assurance classified systems. This includes coordinating with external agencies and security authorities to ensure accreditation and monitoring frameworks are upheld.
* Act as the ISSO for assigned classified ICT systems
* Lead system security compliance, monitoring and documentation
* Drive accreditation activities aligned to DISP, ISM, DSPF, and NIST
* Manage risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and audit readiness
* Support hardware/software security configuration and change control
* Task and oversee sysadmins/security admins for assigned systems
* Provide cyber assurance advice to senior management and projects
This is a rare chance to join a dedicated Cyber Security team in a permanent Canberra-based role where your work directly protects systems of national importance. You will contribute to secure-by-design infrastructure, next-generation threat detection capabilities, and streamlined response automation.
You are a seasoned cyber security or system assurance professional with over 5+ years' experience in secure government environments. You hold a Positive Vetting (PV) clearance and bring deep expertise in frameworks like ISM, DISP, DSPF or NIST, along with strong skills in compliance, accreditation, risk management, and the ability to influence and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
