Lead Cyber Advisor, ICT Disaster Recovery and Resilience Specialist
Lead Cyber Advisor, ICT Disaster Recovery and Resilience Specialist
HCM Australia
Sydney NSW (Hybrid)
Security (Information and Communication Technology)
Contract/Temp
About the Prospect
We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Advisor specializing in ICT Disaster Recovery and Cyber Resilience for an 18-month contract (with extension option) with a high-profile Federal Government agency. Start date: October ****.
PLEASE NOTE: Australian Government experience is a mandatory requirement for this role. If you do not have direct experience working within an Australian Government organization, please do not apply.
The role is available to candidates based anywhere in Australia, with hybrid working arrangements (minimum days per week onsite at your nearest office).
About the Role
Design, implement and maintain enterprise-level ICT Disaster Recovery capabilities including DR plans, technical recovery runbooks, testing programs and governance arrangements
Develop and maintain ICT DR Strategy, Policy and Standards
Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA), system criticality assessments and recovery prioritisation
Lead DR testing programs including tabletop exercises, test execution and post-mortem reviews
Integrate DR requirements into architecture, project delivery and operational processes
Provide strategic risk advice and security assurance to senior executives and decision makers




Lead and mentor junior staff and manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships
Align DR practices with NIST ******, ISM, ISO ************* and enterprise risk frameworks
What You'll Need
Essential — you must meet ALL of the following: Minimum 5 years' experience in ICT Disaster Recovery, technology resilience or cyber security
Direct experience working within Australian Government organization's (mandatory — do not apply if you do not meet this requirement)
Demonstrated experience developing DR strategies, policies, standards or governance frameworks
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, cloud environments (Azure, AWS, SaaS) and cybersecurity principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable: Knowledge of PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight
Experience with BIA, RTO/RPO frameworks and recovery prioritisation
DR integration with cyber security, incident response or crisis management functions
Cloud-based continuity best practices
Clearance and Eligibility
Must be eligible to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance
Why Apply?
Senior specialist role with real impact at a national agency
18-month contract with extension potential
Hybrid work — available in any Australian capital city
Rate is candidate-guided
October **** start
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.
Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate
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📌 Lead Cyber Advisor, Ict Disaster Recovery And Resilience Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Hcm Australia
📍 New South Wales