Cyber Security Analyst

Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst - Consulting Contract - ACT Your new company

This opportunity is with a Defence and Government consultancy supporting a major Federal Government program focused on cyber resilience, security governance and critical national service delivery.

You will join a high-performing cyber security team working on enterprise security assurance, governance and risk activities across a complex operational environment.

Your new role

As the Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst, you will provide cyber GRC expertise supporting security uplift initiatives, assurance activities and governance reporting.

Key responsibilities will include:

Contributing to solution design from a cyber security perspective

Reviewing and developing security requirements

Developing security documentation and artefacts supporting accreditation activities

Supporting IRAP assessments and penetration testing coordination

Preparing reports, briefings and communications for executive stakeholders

Developing authorisation documentation, security plans and risk management artefacts

Engaging with business and technical stakeholders to support security outcomes

Supporting operational cyber governance activities during periods of heightened organisational activity

What you'll need to succeed

Demonstrated experience in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Strong knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM)

Strong understanding of PSPF and Essential Eight

Experience developing security documentation such as:

System Security Plans (SSP)

Security Risk Management Plans (SRMP)

Security authorisation documentation

Security governance reports

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience supporting security assurance activities including IRAP assessments

Current NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory)

5+ years experience in cyber security governance or assurance roles

Federal Government, Defence or national security sector experience

Experience working within regulated or highly secure environments

What you'll get in return

Initial 12-month contract

Possible 12-month extension

High-profile Federal Government cyber security program

Opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security specialists

Long-term contract potential

Canberra-based engagement

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