Accenture is seeking an experienced Security Assessment and Authorisation (A&A;) Consultant to perform security risk management, assurance and compliance activities across systems, applications and third-party services.

Based in Ballarat, you will work closely with system owners, architects, project teams, cybersecurity specialists and compliance stakeholders to guide systems through the A&A; lifecycle and obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).

What You’ll Do

- Conduct security risk assessments and facilitate stakeholder risk workshops.

- Support security authorisation processes aligned with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

- Prepare risk assessments, accreditation documentation and audit evidence.

- Assess security controls and monitor risk treatments and residual risks.

- Provide guidance on the ISM, Essential Eight and client-specific security controls.

- Support GRC tooling,



compliance reporting and continuous monitoring.

- Work with Authorising Officers and project teams to address compliance gaps.

- Help coordinate day-to-day security activities and deliverables.

What We’re Looking For

- Experience in security assessment and authorisation, cybersecurity risk, assurance or GRC.

- Knowledge of the ISM, Essential Eight and Australian Government security accreditation requirements.

- Solid security documentation, analysis and stakeholder-management skills.

- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Mandatory: Australian citizenship and a current Australian Government security clearance.

? Ballarat, Victoria

Apply now to build your cybersecurity career with Accenture.

📌 Assessment and Authorisation (Ballarat)
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