Job Description

Defence Cyber Security Certification Consultant

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Australia-wide | NV1 Clearance Required | Initial 6-Month Contract

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Really Awesome People is seeking an experienced Defence Cyber Security Certification Consultant to support the Land Communications & Specialist Systems SPO within the Department of Defence.

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Embedded within the Land C4 Systems Branch, you will provide system security assessment, authorisation and assurance services across critical Defence communications capabilities.

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The role may be performed from locations across Australia, although occasional travel may be required. Candidates based in Canberra or Melbourne will be expected to attend the office part-time.

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Key responsibilities

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- Conduct Defence System Assessment and Authorisation activities.
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- Undertake Operational Effectiveness Reviews and, where appropriate, Design Effectiveness Reviews.
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- Assess and audit security controls across Defence capability systems.
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- Develop Security Assessment Reports, ATO briefs, risk statements and remediation recommendations.
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- Identify and assess vulnerabilities arising from security exceptions, software defects and architectural weaknesses.
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- Review security documentation against the ISM, PSPF, Defence Security Policy Framework and CSAA requirements.
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- Undertake structured threat modelling and cyber risk assessments.
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- Support Change Control Boards with security risks,



mitigations and treatment options.
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- Provide trusted cyber security advice to Defence, industry partners, OEMs and operational stakeholders.
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Mandatory requirements

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- Current Australian Government NV1 security clearance or higher.
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- Relevant qualifications, certifications or qualified experience supporting eligibility for DCIAB-CSAA endorsement as a Cyber Security Assessor.
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- This may include CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, IRAP accreditation or comparable experience.
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- Strong understanding of ICT architecture, networks, platforms and operating systems.
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- Demonstrated Defence cyber security, compliance and governance experience.
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- Experience leading security assessments or cyber audits and producing formal reports.
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- Capacity to work onsite for a minimum of three days per week where required.
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- Compliance with Defence Post-Separation Employment requirements.
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Previous experience within Defence, Army, CASG or C4 capability environments will be highly regarded.

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Contract: 30 September 2026 to 31 March 2027

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Extension: Possible, subject to Commonwealth requirements

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Location: Australia-wide, with occasional travel

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Clearance: NV1 or higher

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📌 Defence Cyber Security Certification Consultant (Canberra)
🏢 Really Awesome People
📍 Canberra