Cyber Security & Privacy Risk Leader

RSM US LLP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking a seasoned Cyber Security and IT Audit professional to lead risk assessments and advisory engagements for diverse clients across applications, databases, and networks. You will guide engagement teams, deliver high-quality reports, and drive security improvements.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, budget discipline, and continuous learning. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in related professional services, strong governance framework knowledge, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in Cyber Security, IT Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls or related Professional Services environments.
• Proven experience leading security risk assessments, cyber reviews and audits against recognised security and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of IT environments, including applications, databases, operating systems, networks and project delivery.
• Ability to interpret technical findings and communicate practical recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements and delivering exceptional client service.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring, developing and managing team performance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Highly analytical with strong report writing and problem-solving capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for identifying risks, driving improvements and developing effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on IT and cyber security risk management across applications, databases, operating systems and network infrastructure, delivering practical recommendations and high-quality reports.
• Lead cyber, technology and third-party risk assessments, evaluating the effectiveness of controls and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Manage multiple engagements, ensuring quality delivery, budget adherence and timely completion.
• Mentor and develop team members, oversee resource planning and ensure compliance with methodologies and professional standards.
• Conduct quality assurance and technical reviews, escalating complex issues and recommending solutions.
• Build strong client relationships, engage with senior stakeholders and develop tailored solutions to meet business needs.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, quotes and identifying growth opportunities.
• Contribute to divisional leadership, strategy, staffing and internal management initiatives.
• Maintain commercial accountability through effective budgeting, fee management and profitability oversight.
• Stay abreast of emerging industry, technology and cyber security trends, presenting confidently in both internal and client-facing environments.

Skills

Cyber security

IT audit

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Detail oriented

Innovation

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

RSM Australia is seeking a seasoned Cyber Security and IT Audit professional to lead risk assessments and advisory engagements for diverse clients across applications, databases, and networks. You will guide engagement teams, deliver high-quality reports, and drive security improvements.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, budget discipline, and continuous learning. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in related professional services, strong governance framework knowledge, and a proactive,