About the Company
Our client is a high‐profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting‐edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.
About the role
As a principal cyber advisor, you will provide ICT security advice and assistance to government, including policy creation, project advice and assistance, and research.
Role Responsibilities
Conduct reviews and provide input into the development of the entire Security suite.
Provide expert advice on secure by design architecture principles and cyber security best practice.
Review ICT solution designs for alignment with the ISM and Essential Eight maturity requirements.
Support architecture and engineering teams to embed cyber security controls into solution designs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the attributes of a SFIA Level of Responsibility 5/6.
What is on offer
12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options.
Competitive hourly rate.
Extra benefits
We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
We are Level 3,



DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We've been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO **** certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
We even give you a best in industry merch pack!
Security Requirements
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current TSPV Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.
Submission closes by COB, Thursday 6th August ****.
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