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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of Program outcomes.
5. Act as a senior escalation point within the Security Team, supporting Program leadership, and assisting with team workload management, prioritisation, sequencing and capacity building.
6. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Security processes, artefacts, and ways of working to improve the quality, efficiency and consistency across the program.
7. Support effective governance, accountability and knowledge