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?
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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 opportunities 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:
Ideal candidates bring:
Experience in Australian Government cyber security or security architecture roles
Demonstrated capability producing security artefacts for system authorisation
Strong understanding of networking infrastructure and contemporary 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.

📌 Principal Cyber Advisors (Canberra)
🏢 Emanate Technology
📍 Canberra