Cyber Security Analyst | Essential Eight | NV1

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

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