Cyber Security Specialist
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
Cyber Security Specialist
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:
* Ability to plan, manage and execute vulnerability assessments and/or risk assessments in relation to information security and cyber security.
* Demonstrated experience in researching tools and techniques in the cyber security/information security domain and the ability to translate complex data into business level reporting.
* Demonstrated experience in the investigation, analysis and assessment of security breaches and/or threats and associated mitigation strategies.
* Experience in creation/maintenance of cyber security and/or information security practices, procedures, standards and guidelines.
* Available in Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane.
* Must hold an active NV2 security clearance.
About the role:
* Accountable for the certification or validation of systems to support accreditations through collecting and analysing cyber and information security data.
* Accountable for high quality information and cyber security reporting, policy or doctrine. This may include analysis, detection and response statistics, security incidents and breaches; and formal correspondence.
* Translate and explain complex information on a range of information and cyber security matters including representation at domestic and international forums.
* Research and analyse complex information and cyber security related activities or data to drive and influence the improvement of security posture and in support of the development of practices, principles and policy.
* Build and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders and customers relating to the suitability and implementation of information and cyber security systems, policies, standards and guidelines.
* Motivate and mentor team members, aligning complementary skills and allocate resources in a manner that delivers results.
* Establish, assess and analyse information and cyber security practices and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, principles, policies, standards and guidelines.
* Evaluate business practices and objectives to understand critical factors for success; and engage in activities to achieve continuous improvement.
* Is innovative in research techniques to identify information and cyber security vulnerabilities and forecast potential threats to improve security posture.
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.