Canberra, ACT Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance | 9-Month Engagement
About Us
IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program. Do you have prior ADF experience? We highly value ADF experience and skills, whether as a permanent member or a reservist. The Role We're looking for a capable Security Documentation Writer to support security accreditation and certification for a Defence program office in Canberra. You'll deliver the security documentation suite for allocated systems and solutions, supporting the certification consultants through the accreditation and certification process. You'll take on tasks to define and deliver security risk management plans, system security plans, system overviews, incident response plans and related documentation, as required by the system manager or certification consultant. The role works in a small team, and suits a developing professional who works with some supervision and is building independence, with a cyber security and risk management background.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop security risk management plans, system security plans, system overviews,



incident response plans and related assurance documentation
• Review system security documentation, policies and procedures against organisational security objectives and Australian Government cyber security standards
• Identify, analyse, evaluate and escalate information security and business risks
• Analyse security requirements for mission systems and support systems
• Identify and evaluate vulnerabilities from security exceptions, software bugs and design flaws
• Audit the effectiveness of deployed system security measures
• Assure system compliance with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• Provide dedicated information security advice to assigned ICT programs or projects
• Keep files and records in line with Defence requirements Required
• Industry standard information security qualifications
• Experience writing security documentation for system certification and accreditation
• Experience applying the Information Security Manual (ISM) and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• Experience in security risk management, including vulnerability analysis
• Experience auditing and assuring system security




• Background in cyber security and risk management
• Understanding of modern networking, computers and operating systems
• Knowledge of Defence systems and applications, and project management experience, highly regarded Engagement Details
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Location:
Canberra, ACT
What We Offer
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer outstanding work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals. Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities. Please Note As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.

📌 Security Document Writer (Canberra)
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