Cloud Security Lead Consultant – Strategy & Delivery

Nearheal; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCX is seeking a Principal Consultant to join the Canberra Cloud Security & Solutions leadership team. The role focuses on leading complex cloud security engagements, shaping strategy, and delivering high-impact outcomes in high-trust environments.

You will develop people, mentor consultants, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across government and enterprise to drive practice growth and client value.

Qualifications

• IRAP Assessor status is required.
• Strong knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Security certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP or ISO LA/LI are preferred.
• 7+ years delivering security strategies, policies and frameworks.
• Direct experience with cloud technologies and cloud security practices.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and mentoring teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities; agile under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud security consulting engagements in line with scope and CyberCX standards.
• Manage large, complex projects including planning, governance, risk and quality assurance.
• Build trusted client relationships and deliver high-quality, value-add outcomes.
• Prepare and present clear deliverables for technical and executive audiences.
• Support development and implementation of practice strategy.
• Establish and maintain governance, reporting and performance metrics.
• Identify and lead process improvements across the practice.
• Mentor consultants, lead training and capability development.
• Refine services and approaches with industry trends and threats.
• Collaborate across CyberCX to deliver a seamless client experience.

Skills

IRAP Assessor status

ISM knowledge

Cloud security

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organised & detail-oriented

Job description

CyberCX is seeking a Principal Consultant to join the Canberra Cloud Security & Solutions leadership team. The role focuses on leading complex cloud security engagements, shaping strategy, and delivering high-impact outcomes in high-trust environments.

You will develop people, mentor consultants, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across government and enterprise to drive practice growth and client value.