Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst | Canberra

Eligibility: Australian Government environment; candidate must be eligible to obtain the required clearance

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)

Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite; temporary work-from-home arrangements may be considered case-by-case

Experience: Senior level / APS6 equivalent; 5+ years of relevant experience desirable

Hours: Up to 45 hours per week; extended hours and weekend work may be required during key operational periods

About the Role

A senior Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) professional is required to support a major Australian public-sector cyber resilience uplift program.

The role will contribute to cyber security governance and assurance activities, with additional support for high-priority operational requirements during key event periods.

- Contribute to security considerations within solution design
- Review and recommend appropriate cyber security requirements
- Develop high-quality communications and documentation for senior executive decision-making
- Support the coordination of security assurance activities, including IRAP assessments and penetration testing
- Lead the development and maintenance of formal cyber security and GRC documentation
- Support cyber governance,



risk and compliance activities across the program
- Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and assurance functions
- Provide practical security advice and recommendations to support program outcomes
- Solid knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM)
- Strong understanding of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
- Knowledge and practical understanding of the Essential Eight
- Demonstrated experience performing a Cyber Security GRC role
- Demonstrated capability managing stakeholder and client relationships to achieve outcomes
- Demonstrated experience developing GRC and cyber security documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a senior, complex and delivery-focused environment
- Minimum 5 years' experience in cyber security, GRC, risk, assurance or related roles
- Experience within Australian Government or similarly regulated environments
- Experience supporting security assurance activities such as IRAP and penetration testing
- Experience working on cyber resilience or security uplift programs
- Experience supporting high-priority operational or event-driven environments

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📌 Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 eSync Solutions
📍 Canberra