Cyber Security Specialist

The Network Technology Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

The Network Technology Recruitment seeks an experienced Cyber Security Specialist for an urgent backfill contract in Canberra. The role operates in a highly secure ICT environment and requires NV1 clearance, with SFIA Level 5 proficiency and the ability to deliver specialist security advice to diverse stakeholders.

You will work within a governed program, applying ICT security expertise to risk, governance, and accreditation activities while collaborating with technical teams to implement robust

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT security within complex, secure enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance and accreditation.
• Ability to operate at a senior practitioner level (SFIA 5).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage with multidisciplinary technical teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist cyber and ICT security advice across a complex technical environment.
• Support security governance, compliance and accreditation activities.
• Identify and assess security risks, issues and potential vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation and artefacts.
• Work collaboratively with systems, network, infrastructure and other technical specialists.
• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of appropriate security controls.
• Engage effectively with technical, business and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to broader cyber security and operational outcomes across the program.

Skills

ICT Security

Cyber Security

Governance & Compliance

Security Risk Management

SFIA Level 5

Stakeholder Engagement

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

CISM

CISA

CEH

CompTIA Security+

Other relevant cyber security certifications

Job description

Canberra | Contract | | NV1 Clearance Required

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist for an urgent backfill contract opportunity supporting a complex and highly secure ICT environment in Canberra.

This is an established position within a broader technical program, making it an excellent opportunity for a security-cleared cyber professional who can step into the role quickly, work with minimal supervision and make an immediate contribution.

The Role

Cyber Security Specialist - NV1

Operating at SFIA Level 5, you will provide specialist ICT and cyber security expertise across a complex environment, working alongside technical specialists and engaging with a range of stakeholders.

The underlying program supports complex ICT systems and requires personnel capable of delivering specialist technical advice within secure, highly governed environments. The Cyber Security Specialist requirement specifically calls for ICT/cyber security experience and relevant professional certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist cyber and ICT security advice across a complex technical environment.
• Support security governance, compliance and accreditation activities.
• Identify and assess security risks, issues and potential vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation and artefacts.
• Work collaboratively with systems, network, infrastructure and other technical specialists.
• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of appropriate security controls.
• Engage effectively with technical, business and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to broader cyber security and operational outcomes across the program.
• Work within established security, governance and technical frameworks.

The broader environment includes enterprise networking, infrastructure, server platforms and systems management, with Cisco and Juniper technologies specifically referenced within the technical environment.

About You

• Strong experience in ICT Security or Cyber Security.
• Experience working within complex, secure enterprise ICT environments.
• Knowledge of cyber security governance, risk, compliance and accreditation.
• Ability to operate effectively at a senior practitioner / SFIA Level 5 level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to quickly understand an existing environment and hit the ground running.

Certifications

Relevant cyber security qualifications and certifications are highly regarded, including:

• CISM
• CISA
• CEH
• CompTIA Security+
• Other relevant cyber security certifications

These certifications are specifically identified as examples within the role requirements.

Security Clearance

Applicants must hold a current NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance at a minimum.