Location: Canberra, ACT
Sector: Federal Government
Contract Duration: 12 months with 2 extensions of 12 months

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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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.

This role is ideal for a security professional who enjoys working across complex technology environments and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to drive secure outcomes.

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:

Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
Information Security Manual (ISM)

Essential Eight

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

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

1. 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

Strong 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.
Robust 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 Dev Ops environments and processes.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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