Cyber Strategy and Capability Analyst

Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled cyber security professional to enhance Australia's government cyber security capabilities. The role involves developing a Cyber Security Strategy, contributing to capability modeling, and providing advisory services aligned with government frameworks. Ideal candidates should have a robust understanding of security standards and excel in stakeholder engagement and communication. This is a 12-month contract with extension potential and requires baseline security clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, ISO 27001 and/or NIST.
• Experience in cyber strategy development, enterprise architecture, or capability design.
• Ability to provide clear, executive-ready advice based on technical risk.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap.
• Support the design and implementation of a Cyber Security Capability Model.
• Provide strategic cyber security advice across programs and enterprise initiatives.
• Identify capability gaps and recommend uplift activities aligned to best practice.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with cyber strategy.
• Support participation in whole-of-government cyber security initiatives.

Skills

Strong understanding of government security frameworks

Experience in cyber strategy development

Ability to translate technical risk concepts

Demonstrated experience in large ICT environments

Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

• Experience across cyber strategy and capability uplift
• 12-month contract with 12-month extension option
• Baseline security clearance required

Our Client

Our Federal Government client is Australia's principle revenue collection agency, primarily responsible for administering the federal taxation system and superannuation legislation, as well as managing and delivering a range of Australian government payment and loan schemes.

The Role

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening cyber security capability within a large, complex government environment. You will contribute to the development and execution of a Cyber Security Strategy, Roadmap, and Capability Model - ensuring security initiatives are aligned to enterprise priorities while proactively addressing emerging threats.

Your duties will include:

• Contributing to the development and enhancement of the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap
• Supporting the design and implementation of a Cyber Security Capability Model
• Providing strategic cyber security advice across programs and enterprise initiatives
• Identifying capability gaps and recommending uplift activities aligned to best practice frameworks
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure alignment between cyber strategy and broader organisational objectives
• Supporting participation in whole-of-government cyber security initiatives and uplift programs

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Strong understanding of government security frameworks including ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, ISO 27001 and/or NIST
• Experience in cyber strategy development, enterprise architecture, or capability design
• Ability to translate technical risk concepts into clear, executive-ready advice
• Demonstrated experience working within large, complex ICT environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build consensus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of governance-level documentation

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click 'APPLY'. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email [e-mail]

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