(Senior) Cyber Security Assessors / Auditors - Federal Gov (NV1 Cleared)
PERSOL APAC Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Location: Canberra (onsite 5 days/week) or Melbourne/Adelaide/Sydney/Brisbane (onsite 3 days/week)
Clearance: NV1 minimum
Environment: No personal electronic devices permitted on site
About the Role
A leading Australian cyber security consultancy is seeking experienced and security-cleared Cyber Security Assessors and Senior Assessors/Auditors to support cyber assessments, audit activities, and security maturity uplift programs within secure Defence-related and government environments. You will play a key role in strengthening security controls, improving governance practices, and ensuring compliance in high-assurance settings. This is a hands‑on assessment and audit role working across some of Australia's most sensitive ICT environments.
Key Responsibilities (All Levels)
* Conduct cyber security assessments and/or audits of systems, policies, and control frameworks
* Review and analyse security documentation, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation
* Prepare assessment reports, audit findings, and technical documentation
* Support cyber maturity uplift projects and compliance initiatives
* Engage with stakeholders to improve governance, assurance, and risk management
* Assist with strengthening organisational security posture in highly regulated environments
Role Levels
Cyber Security Assessor (Intermediate Level)
Key Duties
* Conduct technical and policy‑based risk assessments across ICT environments
* Identify security gaps and assess maturity levels using industry frameworks
* Provide cyber advisory services and support remediation and uplift initiatives
You Bring
* Experience conducting cyber assessments or audits in government, Defence, or critical infrastructure environments
* Familiarity with frameworks such as the ACSC Essential Eight, ISO27001, NIST 800-171
* Strong stakeholder engagement and high‑quality technical writing skills
Senior Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor
Key Duties
* Lead cyber audits across multiple domains or business units
* Provide strategic security advice to both technical and non‑technical audiences
* Develop and refine audit frameworks and uplift methodologies
* Present findings to executive stakeholders and lead risk mitigation efforts
* Coordinate audit teams and mentor junior assessors
You Bring
* Extensive experience conducting cyber security assessments in secure or regulated environments
* Deep understanding of governance, risk, and assurance frameworks
* Demonstrated leadership in planning and delivering large‑scale audits
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH, or similar
If you meet these requirements, please apply below. For a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on or reach out at
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