Principal Cyber Advisor (EL2 Equivalent) – Federal Government | TSPV Required | Canberra
A major national security agency is seeking Principal Cyber Advisors to strengthen its security posture across complex ICT environments. This is a high-impact role for senior practitioners who can shape secure by design architectures, uplift assurance frameworks, and guide mission-critical systems through accreditation.
If you're an experienced cyber security leader with deep government experience and current TSPV, this is one of the most consequential prospects in the market.
You will operate as a senior cyber advisor supporting secure ICT delivery across government systems. This role blends architecture, assurance, policy uplift and hands‐on‐risk analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading reviews and contributing to the development of the full security documentation suite
Providing authoritative advice on secure‐by‐design principles and cyber best practice
Reviewing ICT solution designs for alignment with the ISM and Essential Eight maturity requirements
Guiding architecture and engineering teams to embed security controls into designs




Conducting cyber security and risk assessments across complex services
Updating and maintaining system security artefacts including:
SRMPs
SSPs & Annexes
IRPs
DRPs
Supporting system accreditation and IRAP‐related documentation
Technical Capability:
Experience in Australian Government cyber security or security architecture roles
Demonstrated capability producing security artefacts for system authorisation
Robust understanding of networking infrastructure and up-to-date network security patterns
Ability to analyse network architectures and assess cyber security risks
Deep familiarity with ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight and government accreditation processes
We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Principal Cyber Advisors Canberra
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