NV1 clearance required with immediate Canberra-based engagementLead AI and Copilot security assurance initiativesLong term cyber security pipeline with extension potentialNV1 cleared Security Architect required for Canberra-based AI security project.

Your new company
Join a highly specialised consulting workplace delivering critical cybersecurity outcomes across complex Federal Government technology programs. You will play a key role in supporting security accreditation, assurance and architecture activities for emerging AI and cloud technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot solutions. This engagement offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security initiatives while collaborating with senior stakeholders and security authorities across a high-profile technology environment.

Your new role
As the Security Architect / Security Assurance Specialist, you will lead the development of security accreditation documentation and assurance activities to support Authorisation to Operate (ATO) outcomes. Working closely with security stakeholders, architects and project teams, you will assess security controls, interpret compliance requirements and prepare documentation aligned with Australian Government security frameworks.Key responsibilities include:
Developing ATO documentation and accreditation artefactsConducting security assurance and compliance assessmentsSupporting security architecture reviews across cloud and AI platformsEngaging with senior security stakeholders and decision makersProducing security documentation aligned to ISM,



PSPF and IRAP requirementsContributing to secure implementation of Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot and AI technologiesWhat you'll need to succeedCurrent NV1 Security ClearanceCanberra-based and available to commence within short noticeExtensive Federal Government cybersecurity experienceProven experience producing ATO documentation and accreditation artefactsStrong understanding of ISM, PSPF, IRAP and security assurance processesExperience engaging with IT Security Advisors and senior stakeholdersSecurity Architecture, Security Assurance or Security Accreditation expertiseHighly regarded experience with AI platforms, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot or Generative AI solutionsExposure to Azure, AWS, SaaS, DevSecOps or containerised environmentsExperience developing security artefacts including SSPs, SRMPs, SOAs, CMPs and Security Risk AssessmentsWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive ratesImmediate project commencementOpportunity to work on leading AI security initiativesLong-term extension potential through a substantial cybersecurity pipelineExposure to complex cloud, AI and security accreditation environmentsCanberra-based engagement with high-profile stakeholders and technologiesWhat you need to do now
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📌 Security Architect/ATO Documentation Specialist (Canberra)
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