Join a high-performing, collaborative team delivering a vital capability program across multiple core intelligence and data platform initiatives within a secure Federal Government enterprise environment.

Step into a high-impact role where your expertise directly shapes security architecture, providing critical assurance and accreditation support for systems central to national security outcomes.

About the Prospect

- Join a high-performing, collaborative team delivering a vital capability program across multiple core intelligence and data platform initiatives within a secure Federal Government enterprise environment.

- Step into a high-impact role where your expertise directly shapes security architecture, providing critical assurance and accreditation support for systems central to national security outcomes.

What's on Offer

- Contract/Engagement: Initial 12-month contract with extension options.

- Rate/Salary: Competitive Market Rate.

- Location & Flexibility: Canberra ACT, with modern secure office options and approved remote/hybrid arrangements where applicable.

Role & Responsibilities

- Deliver comprehensive security engineering, accreditation, and assurance activities across a suite of complex data and system integration projects in alignment with strict compliance frameworks.

- Provide expert advice and guidance on the implementation and enforcement of security controls across diverse technical landscapes, including cloud-based, on-premise, and automated environments.





- Support system security certification, execute rigorous risk assessments, and lead strategic planning for robust security operations.

- Proactively manage and monitor threat intelligence, automated operations, vulnerability assessments, and cryptographic/certificate architectures.

- Develop and maintain clear, high-quality security policies, documentation, records, and reports to facilitate informed, data-driven decision-making.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

- Technical Toolkit: Deep knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and formal system accreditation processes. Experience utilizing tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and modern security automation platforms is highly regarded.

- Experience: A proven track record in ICT security engineering, successfully guiding systems through security certification, risk remediation, and compliance assessments within a complex government or Defence environment.

- Core Capabilities: Leadership capabilities aligned with SFIA Level 6 (SCTY), with a strong ability to advise on emerging threat landscapes, review new business initiatives, and communicate technical security risks to diverse stakeholder groups.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

- Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV2 security clearance.

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📌 Cyber Security Consultant (Canberra)
🏢 Aurec Group
📍 Canberra