EL2 Principal Cyber Risk Specialist | Large Fed Gov Department | Multi-State ACT, VIC, WA | Market Rates
Your New Company
Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a highly skilled and dedicated Principal Cyber Risk Specialist (EL2 Cyber Security Risk Transformation Manager). This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and impactful projects within a collaborative and innovative environment. The role is initially for an 18-month contract, with an extension option of an additional 18 months. This role is available to applicants based in Canberra, Geelong, Richmond, or Perth. The ability to obtain or hold a current Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance is required.
Your New Role
In this role, you will:
* Transform agency cyber security risk management practices and policies to enhance the management of risks, aligned with ISO 31000 and other best-practice frameworks.
* Lead the agency's transition from a compliance-based security model to a better-practice cyber security risk model that supports business objectives.
* Align cyber security risk management practices across risk identification, analysis, and evaluation to improve outcomes for key stakeholders.
* Provide strategic advice to embed cyber resilience within people, processes, technology, and third parties through innovative risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
* Design and implement disaster recovery solutions for critical cyber security scenarios, collaborating with vendors and conducting testing/exercises for preparedness.
* Conduct cyber resilience assessments and enhance operational processes, technical architecture, data resilience, and failover automation.
* Elevate the Risk Transformation & Resilience area into a key element of the agency's ICT strategy and operations.
* Lead risk and resilience process transformation, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement across service lines.
* Provide thought leadership, manage stakeholder relationships, and represent the agency in cross-agency and inter-jurisdictional forums to advance organisational objectives.
What You'll Need to Succeed
* Extensive experience in cyber security risk management and transformation, including aligning practices with industry-leading frameworks such as ISO 31000.
* Proven leadership in transitioning organisations to risk-driven security models, integrating cyber resilience into all aspects of operations.
* Expertise in disaster recovery planning, technical risk analysis, and resilience assessments.
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills to build and sustain productive relationships internally and externally.
* Ability to identify gaps in processes, technology, and tools and propose best practices for improvement.
* Australian citizenship is mandatory as part of the eligibility and suitability requirements for this role.
What You'll Get in Return
* Competitive hourly rate reflecting your skills and experience.
* Opportunity to work on significant transformation projects with long-term impact.
* Lead the critical transformation of cyber security risk practices, driving the shift from compliance-based models to innovative, risk-driven approaches aligned with business objectives.
* The potential for contract extensions providing continuity and career growth.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out via email to Alana.DeLisle@hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.