Cyber Security Risk Adviser – System Authorisation Lead

Bureau Of Meteorology; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology seeks a System Risk Adviser, a cyber security risk practitioner within the Security Risk, Threat and Assessment team, reporting to the Manager Security Risk, Threat & Assessment/Cyber Security Risk Lead.

The role conducts security assessments as part of the Bureau's System Authorisation process for new systems and for existing systems requiring retrospective assessment, review or reauthorisation.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting security risk assessments for government systems.
• Familiarity with ISM and PSPF is desirable.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct security assessments as part of the System Authorisation process for new and existing systems.
• Gather, validate and analyse system, business and technical information to determine assessment scope and dependencies.
• Prepare and quality‑assure security and risk artefacts to support authorisation decisions.
• Assess security control implementation and effectiveness, identify gaps, and provide evidence‑based recommendations.
• Maintain accurate security records, status reporting and progress actions.

Skills

Cyber security risk

System security assessments

Analytical skills

Written communication

Job description

The Bureau of Meteorology seeks a System Risk Adviser, a cyber security risk practitioner within the Security Risk, Threat and Assessment team, reporting to the Manager Security Risk, Threat & Assessment/Cyber Security Risk Lead.

The role conducts security assessments as part of the Bureau's System Authorisation process for new systems and for existing systems requiring retrospective assessment, review or reauthorisation.