Cyber Security Consultant

Cleared Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared seeks a Lead Security Assessor to provide senior cyber security leadership across the security documentation program for a Defence cloud deployment. You will oversee the technical approach, review artefacts and ensure architecture alignment with DSPF and ISM requirements.

Working with Defence, client and delivery partners, you will mentor a team of Senior Security Assessors and direct scoping, planning and production of security documentation for assessment and authorisation processes.

Qualifications

• Security architecture design experience for cloud/hyperscale environments.
• Strong engineering background across network architecture, cryptography, IAM, and cross-domain solutions.
• Working knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Working knowledge of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF).
• Understanding of the Defence Assessment and Authorisation process.
• Experience leading, directing or reviewing the work of security assessors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into Defence accreditation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior cyber security leadership across the security documentation program.
• Design and validate system security architecture for cloud product deployments.
• Ensure all security documentation accurately reflects the approved architecture.
• Direct the scoping, planning and production of security and technical assurance documentation for Defence assessment and authorisation.
• Allocate and oversee deliverables across the Senior Security Assessor team.
• Review and quality assure documentation prior to submission to client and Defence stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical information into structured security documentation.
• Establish and maintain technical standards across the assessment team.
• Maintain evidence traceability and control mapping against Defence framing.
• Escalate architecture risks, gaps and schedule impacts to project leadership.
• Engage with client engineering, architecture, project management, CISO teams, delivery partners and Defence stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring and review of work completed by Senior Security Assessors.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

DSPF knowledge

ISM knowledge

Defence accreditation

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Documentation leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Our client is supporting a cloud provider and Defence Program. They’re seeking an experienced Lead Security Assessor to provide senior cyber security assessment and documentation leadership across a large-scale Defence engagement. This role will work closely with Defence and project stakeholders to support the assessment and approval of cloud products for Defence use.

About the Role

The Lead Security Assessor is responsible for providing senior cyber security leadership across the security documentation program. The role oversees the technical approach taken by the security assessment team, reviews and quality assures documentation and holds responsibility for the system security architecture underpinning cloud product deployments. Working within an embedded team, the successful candidate will engage with Defence, client and delivery partner stakeholders to ensure security artefacts meet Defence requirements and support assessment and authorisation activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior cyber security leadership across the security documentation program.
• Design and validate system security architecture for cloud product deployments.
• Ensure all security documentation accurately reflects the approved architecture.
• Direct the scoping, planning and production of security and technical assurance documentation required for Defence assessment and authorisation processes.
• Allocate and oversee deliverables across the Senior Security Assessor team.
• Review and quality assure documentation prior to submission to client and Defence stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical, engineering and operational information into structured security documentation.
• Establish and maintain technical standards across the assessment team.
• Maintain evidence traceability and control mapping against Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM) requirements.
• Escalate architecture risks, gaps and schedule impacts to project leadership.
• Engage with client engineering, architecture, project management, CISO teams, delivery partners and Defence stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring and review of work completed by Senior Security Assessors.

Qualifications

• Security architecture design experience for cloud environments and hyperscale platforms.
• Strong engineering background across network architecture, cryptography, identity and access management, and cross domain solutions.
• Working knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Working knowledge of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF).
• Understanding of the Defence Assessment and Authorisation process.
• Experience leading, directing or reviewing the work of security assessors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical assurance and security documentation.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into documentation suitable for Defence accreditation processes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.

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.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.