Cyber Risk Specialist – Federal Sector
5-month Contract
Competitive Rate
Sydney based with hybrid work flexibility (2-3 days onsite and 2 days WFH)

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Risk Specialist (Third-Party) to play a critical role in protecting the organisation by assessing and managing security risks across a diverse vendor landscape. This is an excellent opportunity to work with key stakeholders, influence risk-based decisions, and help strengthen third-party risk management practices within a cooperative cyber security team.

Responsibilities

- Conduct third-party security risk assessments across the vendor lifecycle, including intake, risk tiering, evidence review, security analysis, and the delivery of clear risk assessment reports with actionable recommendations.
- Evaluate vendor security posture using questionnaires, supporting documentation, security ratings, and risk frameworks to identify, assess, and communicate information security risks and appropriate treatment actions.
- Maintain assessment records, monitor vendor risk profiles, support ongoing reassessments, track risks, issues, and remediation activities through governance and risk management tools.




- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to gather information, communicate security findings to technical and non-technical audiences, and contribute to the continuous improvement of third-party risk management processes, methodologies, and documentation.

Required Skills

- 3-5 years’ experience as Cyber Risk Specialist or similar capacity
- Demonstrated experience conducting third-party, vendor or supplier security risk assessments
- Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF and Essential Eight is preferred
- Working knowledge of Privacy Standards
- Relevant cyber security certification is a plus

Due to work rights requirement for this role, candidate must be Australian Citizen.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

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📌 Cyber Risk Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Peoplebank
📍 New South Wales