Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Cleared Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% superannuation

6 weeks paid annual leave

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on classified and/

Job summary

Cleared Recruitment is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Specialist to oversee compliance and security posture of classified IT systems from Canberra. The role acts as the appointed ISSO, ensuring accreditation frameworks are followed and security controls are maintained on secure networks.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in system administration and cyber security, with knowledge of DISP, DSPF, ISM and NIST frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years' experience in system administration and cyber security.
• Strong understanding of IT security issues and practices.
• Familiarity with accreditation frameworks: DISP, DSPF, ISM, NIST.
• Skills in risk management, incident response planning, and continuous monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on classified projects within Defence and Federal Government.
• Professional development and training support.
• 14% superannuation
• 6 weeks paid annual leave

Responsibilities

• Perform ISSO duties to maintain compliance and technical security posture of assigned classified IT systems/networks.
• Support system security authorisation and maintain related documentation.
• Manage system hardware/software specification, procurement and configuration.
• Oversee user administration and security education training and awareness (SETA).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk management, security monitoring and auditing.
• Report and investigate security incidents.
• Provide specialist advice on cyber security and accreditation matters.
• Act as Deputy ISSM for assigned systems as delegated.

Skills

6+ years experience

System administration

Cyber security

IT security practices

Accreditation frameworks

Risk management

Incident response planning

Continuous monitoring

Communication skills

Defence/government projects

Security training awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cyber Security

Industry certifications desirable

Job description

Role Title

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Location

Canberra

Working Arrangement

On-site

Clearance Required

AGSVA PV Clearance (Australian Citizen)

Job Description

As the Cyber Security Assurance Specialist, you will act as the appointed Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) overseeing compliance, administration and security posture of classified IT systems in accordance with Government accreditation frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform ISSO duties to maintain compliance and technical security posture of assigned classified IT systems/networks.
• Support system security authorisation and maintain related documentation.
• Manage system hardware/software specification, procurement and configuration.
• Oversee user administration and security education training and awareness (SETA).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk management, security monitoring and auditing.
• Report and investigate security incidents.
• Provide specialist advice on cyber security and accreditation matters.
• Act as Deputy ISSM for assigned systems as delegated.

Education/Certifications Required

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in IT or Cyber Security.
• Relevant industry certifications highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Minimum 6+ years' experience in system administration and cyber security.
• Strong understanding of IT security issues and practices.
• Familiarity with accreditation frameworks: DISP, DSPF, ISM, NIST.
• Skills in risk management, incident response planning, and continuous monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on classified projects within Defence and Federal Government.
• Professional development and training support.
• 14% superannuation
• 6 weeks paid annual leave

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Veterans

Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.