One of our Federal Government clients seeking to engage a Lead Cyber Specialist in Canberra.

Role: Lead Cyber Specialist - (EL1 Level)

Location of work: Canberra

Length of contract: 12 months

Contract extensions: 24 months extension (02 extensions of 12 months each)

Security clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance

Key duties and responsibilities

Job Specific role description:

The Cyber Vulnerability Specialist is responsible for identifying, analysing, and prioritising cyber security vulnerabilities across Dept's systems, applications, and development pipelines, and for providing actionable, risk‑based advice to stakeholders.

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, Dept seeks suitable candidates with the following relevant skillsets:

Skills/Levels:

- Deliver and Operate - Security Services - Vulnerability Assessment (VUAS) - Level 5
- Deliver and Operate - Security Services - Information Security (SCTY) - Level 5
- Change and Transformation - Development and Configuration - Secure Systems Development (SSDV) - Level 5
- Relationships and Engagement - Stakeholder Management - Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) - Level 5

Essential criteria





- Demonstrated experience in cyber vulnerability management, including assessment and prioritisation of CVEs in complex enterprise environments.
- Proven ability to conduct risk based vulnerability assessments and provide actionable security advice.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Tenable (specifically on-premises Tenable platforms) for vulnerability scanning, validation, and management.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Splunk for log analysis (including query scripting), event correlation, and cyber security investigations.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical cyber security issues into clear, decision ready advice.
- Experience working within Australian Government or highly regulated environments.

Desirable criteria

- Experience in application security (AppSec), including secure development pipelines and application layer vulnerabilities.
- Experience assessing software supply chain and open source dependency risks.
- Familiarity with secure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to cyber security governance processes.

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📌 Lead Cyber Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 IT Alliance Australia
📍 Canberra