Cyber Security Advisor

Provenio People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High day rate

12-month contract

Sydney-based

Job summary

A well-known Sydney government organisation is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Advisor to join on a 12-month contract. This is a senior, hands-on role providing security guidance across the organisation's technology programs.

Responsibilities include risk-based cyber security advice, assessment and assurance across projects, reviews of new products and infrastructure for secure design, governance support, and driving security awareness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Provide risk-based cyber security advice, assessments and assurance across technology projects.
• Review products, services, applications and infrastructure for fit-for-purpose controls.
• Advise project and technology teams on secure design and implementation.
• Support cyber security governance – policies, standards and procedures.
• Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk-based cyber security advice, assessments and assurance across technology projects, systems and services.
• Review new products, services, applications and infrastructure solutions, recommending fit-for-purpose controls.
• Advise project and technology teams on secure design and implementation.
• Support cyber security governance - policies, standards and procedures.
• Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives.

Skills

ASD Essential Eight

Azure security

Security advisory

Risk assessment

Security governance

Security design reviews

OT security knowledge

Job description

Cyber Security Advisor | 12-Month Contract | $900-$1,100/day ex. super | Sydney

A well-known Sydney government organisation is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Advisor to join on a 12-month contract. This is a senior, hands-on role providing security guidance across the organisation's technology programs.

The role:

• Provide risk-based cyber security advice, assessments and assurance across technology projects, systems and services
• Review new products, services, applications and infrastructure solutions, recommending fit-for-purpose controls
• Advise project and technology teams on secure design and implementation
• Support cyber security governance - policies, standards and procedures
• Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives

What you'll bring:

• Strong working knowledge of the ASD Essential Eight (and familiarity with ISO 27001/27002/27005, NIST, ISM)
• Hands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure / Entra ID environments, including network security
• Solid background in cyber security advisory, risk assessment, assurance or governance
• Experience reviewing applications, systems and infrastructure from a security lens
• CISSP, CISA or CISM highly regarded; OT security knowledge a plus

Why apply:

• Broad mandate and visibility across all major technology programs
• Meaningful public-sector impact
• Strong day rate for a 12-month engagement with genuine scope to shape security outcomes

Candidates must be Sydney-based and hold PR or Citizenship.