Cyber Strategy & Capability Analyst (12‑Month Contract)

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

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.