Job Description

Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist

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We are currently seeking an experienced Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist to join our local government client and play a key role in strengthening cyber security governance, risk and assurance across the organisation.

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The Opportunity:

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Reporting to the Cyber Security Lead and working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will support a broad range of cyber security governance and assurance activities.

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You will provide independent specialist advice on cyber governance, risk and compliance matters, translate complex technical security issues into practical business advice and help facilitate effective decision-making across leadership and governance forums.

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The role will have a solid focus on control validation, cyber risk management, audit, compliance, governance reporting and information security frameworks.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Provide specialist advice on cyber security governance, assurance, risk and compliance matters
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- Interpret relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, standards and industry obligations and translate these into practical advice
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- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of cyber security policies, standards and guidelines
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- Develop and maintain governance artefacts including control registers, compliance schedules and exception/waiver registers
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- Coordinate cyber security governance forums, including preparation of reports, dashboards and action tracking
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- Design, manage and execute the organisation's cyber security control validation program
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- Develop testing methodologies, conduct sampling and walkthroughs, review evidence and maintain a rolling testing plan
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- Document control findings, root causes and remediation actions and track these through to closure
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- Facilitate cyber risk assessments and maintain risk registers and treatment plans
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- Support risk reporting and escalation to relevant stakeholders and governance forums
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- Provide specialist support to internal and external cyber security audits, including evidence preparation and stakeholder coordination
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- Support business continuity and disaster recovery activities, including disaster recovery testing and remediation
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About You:

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- 5-7 years' experience across IT, with at least 3 years' experience in an information security role
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- Demonstrated experience across cyber security governance, risk, assurance and/or compliance
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- Strong understanding of information security concepts, controls, risk principles and industry best practice
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- Experience working with recognised security frameworks such as ISO 27001/2700x, NIST CSF or the ACSC Essential Eight
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- Strong understanding of cyber security legislation, regulatory obligations and industry standards
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- Experience designing or executing control validation, testing or assurance programs
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- Experience supporting internal or external cyber security audits
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- Strong experience facilitating cyber risk assessments, maintaining risk registers and tracking remediation activities
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- Ability to provide independent specialist advice and influence outcomes across complex environments
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, project and application development teams, management and business stakeholders
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect business requirements and risks to appropriate security controls
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- A proactive approach to keeping up to date with the evolving cyber security and threat landscape
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- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
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- Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP or ISO 27001 will be highly regarded
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- Postgraduate qualifications in cyber security, risk or governance will be highly regarded
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The Perks:

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Our client offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

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- 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
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- 3 weeks personal/carer's leave
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- 14 weeks paid parental leave
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- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
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- Natural Disaster Leave
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- Up to 13.5% employer superannuation contribution for contributing members, subject to a minimum 6% employee contribution
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- Annual wage progression
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- Salary sacrifice opportunities
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- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
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- Fitness Passport with discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
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- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
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- Employee Assistance Program
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📌 Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist (Queensland)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Queensland