Cyber Risk & System Authorisation Specialist

Bureau Of Meteorology; Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking an experienced System Risk Adviser (APS6) to help drive security risk assessments across the system authorisation process. The role requires planning and progressing assessments from initiation to findings, gathering and analysing information, and applying professional judgement to deliver clear recommendations.

You will collaborate with system managers, project teams and external assessors to prepare and quality-assure artefacts such as system descriptions,

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of cyber security risk and system security assessment practices.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and progress security assessments from initiation through findings and recommendations.
• Gather, analyse business, technical and security information; assess control implementation and effectiveness.
• Prepare artefacts needed for security assessment and system authorisation (system descriptions, system security plans, risk assessments, evidence, treatment plans, reports, briefs).
• Coordinate with external assessors and providers for IRAP-aligned assessments; monitor actions and dependencies; keep stakeholders informed.

Job description

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking an experienced System Risk Adviser (APS6) to help drive security risk assessments across the system authorisation process. The role requires planning and progressing assessments from initiation to findings, gathering and analysing information, and applying professional judgement to deliver clear recommendations.

You will collaborate with system managers, project teams and external assessors to prepare and quality-assure artefacts such as system descriptions,