Job Description
Lead Vulnerability Assessors
* Long term Contract role – Federal Govt. Dept.
* QLD, ACT, VIC - Onsite
* Australian Citizenship with NV2 Clearance
About the Role:
A high‑profile Federal Government program is seeking multiple experienced Lead Vulnerability Assessors to support complex security investigations, vulnerability analysis, and the uplift of ICT security across a highly secure environment. These roles involve identifying, assessing, and prioritising vulnerabilities, conducting forensic investigations, and providing expert advice to strengthen security architecture and reduce organisational risk.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and conduct complex, forensically sound security investigations across a wide range of assets and devices.
* Analyse and explain advanced threat profiles across diverse electronic systems.
* Identify and recommend actions to maintain and improve ICT infrastructure integrity.
* Interpret and apply ICT security policy, legislation, and whole‑of‑government standards.
* Evaluate and support the application of security controls and identify potential vulnerabilities.
* Review system designs, assess associated risks, and recommend improvements.
* Design, code, test, document, and refine complex scripts or programs as required.
Technical Skills & Experience:
* 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.
Role Specifics:
Submission deadline: 16 Feb 2026
Duration: 12 months
Location: QLD, ACT, VIC – Onsite
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship with NV2 clearance
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