Contract Duration: 12 months with 2 extensions of 12 months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
WE PAY WEEKLY
Location: Canberra, ACT
Sector: Federal Government
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst / Risk Assessor to support a large Federal Government department in strengthening its cyber security posture. Working within a fast‑paced and collaborative ICT security environment, you will play a key role in conducting security risk assessments, developing security documentation, and providing expert advice on compliance with Australian Government security frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct security risk assessments across cloud, legacy, AI‑enabled and complex ICT environments.
- Develop, review and maintain security documentation, including:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- System Security Plan Annexes (SSP‑As)
- Security risk assessments and associated artefacts
- Provide security guidance and recommendations aligned with:
- Assess application and system designs to identify risks and recommend appropriate controls.
- Present risk assessments, findings and recommendations to senior executive stakeholders.
- Work closely with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to communicate cyber security risks and mitigation strategies.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen and improve the organisation's security posture.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure security compliance across projects and operational environments.
About You
- 3‑5 years' experience conducting cyber security risk assessments within a Government environment.
- Proven experience assessing:
- Azure Cloud environments
- Legacy ICT systems
- AI technologies
- Complex enterprise systems
- Solid working knowledge of PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight requirements.
- Experience providing security advice on application and system architectures.
- Ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience presenting complex security findings and recommendations to senior executives.
- Strong understanding of networking infrastructure and associated security considerations.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business‑focused documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes under pressure.
Desirable Skills
- Understanding or experience with Azure DevOps environments and processes.
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