About the Role
We're working with a leading telecommunications provider who is seeking a
Security Controls Assurance Specialist
to strengthen their security governance, risk, and assurance capability.
This role will analyse, advise and guide the continuous improvement of assurance activities across security controls, ensuring alignment with organisational security standards, industry frameworks, and the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
Essential Eight
.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, maintain, and improve the organisation's security control assurance framework.
* Assess and report on vulnerability exposure across systems, networks, and applications.
* Partner with technology, cyber security, and risk teams to ensure gaps or weaknesses in controls are identified, documented, and remediated.
* Provide subject matter expertise on the ASD
Essential Eight
maturity model, advising on uplift activities and control optimisation.
* Develop reporting, dashboards, and insights to senior stakeholders regarding security posture and control performance.
* Support audits, external assessments, and regulatory requirements as required.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the security assurance lifecycle.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* IT background (infrastructure, networks, systems, or similar).
* Experience in security control assurance, risk, or governance functions.
* Demonstrated understanding of
vulnerability management
concepts, tools, and processes.
* Practical experience with the
Essential Eight
and uplift programs.
* Ability to analyse security risks and articulate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
Desirable
* Qualifications in cyber security, information systems, or related discipline.
* Industry certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC) viewed favourably.
What's in it for You?
* Opportunity to uplift and influence the organisation's security posture at scale.
* Work with a high-performing cyber security team within a major Australian telco
If this sounds like you, please apply within or send your cv to