On behalf of my clients who operate in the Australian Defence sector, I am currently looking for an experienced ICT Security GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) for a long-term day rate contract that will be based from client's site in Canberra.
The initial contract term will be 12 months with 2 x 12-month extension options on offer on top of this.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work / project, to be considered for this role candidates
MUST hold a current TSPV clearance OR should have held a TSPV clearance in the previous 12-month period
(which has since been downgraded).
Role Description
The position will include agreeing a security compliance framework with the certification and accreditation authorities and assisting project teams to create security documentation to support formal compliance assessments and formal security approvals.
The successful candidate will need highly effective negotiation and communications skills and a strong background in information security, compliance assessments –including international and government compliance frameworks, and strong skills in conducting risk assessments for new technologies and capabilities.
You must be able to work within project teams and work with project schedules and deliverables, negotiating security and compliance activities to fit into the project schedule as/when appropriate.
The program of work has multiple projects which range in size. The successful candidates may be required to work across one or more of these projects.
Major Responsibilities
* Developing and providing guidance on information security architectures and access models.
* Evaluating the compliance of IT systems development with Commonwealth IT security Certification and Accreditation standards.
* Ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Government security standards.
* Ensuring security risks, business functions and priorities are considered.
* Developing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
* Delivering requirements agreed throughout the agile development process.
* Participating in and contributing to design reviews, stakeholder meetings, agile/SCRUM processes
* Provisioning documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Prior experience gained in a similar role in the Defence or Federal Government sector.
* Familiarity with Commonwealth IT security Certification and Accreditation standards.
* Experience working in an Agile environment.
* Strong Stakeholder Management Capabilities.
* Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (
TSPV
) security clearance OR have held an TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded).
* Canberra based or willing to relocate to Canberra at your own cost.
If you have the aforementioned skills / capabilities and would like to be considered / learn more about this role please APPLY now with a copy of your updated resume or reach out directly by sending an email to