Contract term: Multiple roles ranging between 1 - 1.5 years (no extension options)
Job Details
We are looking for Senior Security Specialist Cyber Advisor (multiple positions) to work for our Federal government client. The Senior Security Specialist Cyber Advisor is responsible for undertaking technically complex work, under limited direction, utilising expertise in IT security analysis and compliance assessment. The Cyber Security Specialist will be responsible for documenting the risks and security controls for current-state and target-state solutions that help drive the modernisation agenda for a government client. This role will work closely with enterprise architects, business analysts, procurement specialists, ICT, and vendors to shape and inform the direction of modernisation activities.
Responsibilities
Role will be responsible for, but not limited to:
* Provide high-quality and timely advice, clearly articulating risks, trade-offs, and recommended courses of action to technical and non-technical staff to support informed decision making aligned with ISM and PSPF guidance, departmental doctrine and Program objectives.
* Develop and/or review key technical security documentation including, but not limited to: Security Risk Management Plans, System Security Plans, Risk Registers, Incident Response Plans, Security Assessment Reports and Security Impact Assessments.
* Conduct security reviews and assessments for the Program, including defining security requirements, assessing current-state security posture and designing and fit-for-purpose target-state security solutions.
* Contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of Program outcomes.
* Act as a senior escalation point within the Security Team, supporting Program leadership, and assisting with team workload management, prioritisation, sequencing and capacity building.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of Security processes, artefacts, and ways of working to improve the quality, efficiency and consistency across the program.
* Support effective governance, accountability and knowledge transfer for the team, including the appropriate use of departmental approved tools such as Objective, DevOps, SharePoint.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with the team and stakeholders including ADTs, BAU and vendors to identify opportunities, provide advice and achieve pragmatic outcomes for the Program.
* Guide and mention junior staff where required.
* Support a positive security culture across the Program by promoting security awareness, good practice and improved security literacy.
* Represent the Security Team function in key forums as delegated by the Security Team Lead
* Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed by the Program management team from time to time.
Essential criteria
* 3-5+ years of demonstrated Experience working as a Security Specialist inside complex and large-scale ICT projects/programs within Federal Government or private sector.
* Expert knowledge and experience in undertaking ICT security compliance and cyber security risk assessments
* Demonstrated knowledge of Commonwealth frameworks, including Essential Eight, ISM and PSPF.
* Proven ability to deliver information security solutions that meet business requirements and align with risk appetite and compliance obligations.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate between business and technical terminology.
* Proven ability to communicate with influence, negotiate outcomes and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
* Sound working knowledge of Federal Government security policy.
* Demonstrated personal drive and integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and budget parameters.
Desirable criteria
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security and/or ICT or a related field.
* Professional certifications in cyber security.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Commonwealth frameworks, including ICT frameworks.
The candidate must hold an active Baseline security clearance prior to commencement. NV1 Clearance is preferred.
Apply NOW with a CV (ideally 3-pages) as an expression of interest. Final submissions need to be in by Tuesday, 7th April 2026.