Cyber Security Analyst

Compas Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd, a Canberra-based recruitment and services company, is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to assess Essential Eight controls and translate findings into uplift activities. The role requires NV1 security clearance and is based in Canberra, ACT, with a contract duration from 14 Jan 2027 and one 12-month extension.

Responsibilities include analyzing control requirements, coordinating with risk and delivery stakeholders, and developing comprehensive reports and briefings to support

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in cyber security, ICT, risk management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of cyber security controls and assurance concepts.
• Experience supporting cyber or ICT initiatives through analysis or coordination.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse Essential Eight control requirements, assessment findings and assurance outcomes.
• Translate cyber security risks and control gaps into structured uplift activities and priorities.
• Support uplift backlogs, planning artefacts and assurance evidence for reassessment activities.
• Develop reports and briefings while engaging technical, risk and delivery stakeholders.

Skills

Cyber security

Risk management

Security controls

Education

Experience or qualifications in cyber security, ICT, risk management or a related field

Job description

Job Title:Cyber Security Analyst | Essential Eight

Location:Canberra, ACT

Contract Duration:14 Jan 2027 - 1 x 12-month extension

Security Clearance Requirement: NV1

Closing Date: 20/10/2026

Essential Tasks:

• Analyse Essential Eight control requirements, assessment findings and assurance outcomes.
• Translate cyber security risks and control gaps into structured uplift activities and priorities.
• Support uplift backlogs, planning artefacts and assurance evidence for reassessment activities.
• Develop reports and briefings while engaging technical, risk and delivery stakeholders.

Key Criteria:

• Experience or qualifications in cyber security, ICT, risk management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of cyber security controls and assurance concepts.
• Experience supporting cyber or ICT initiatives through analysis or coordination.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical outcomes.

About Compas:
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.