Cybersecurity Advisory Manager – Government & Infra

BDO; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager in Sydney to lead advisory engagements, support accreditation activities, and help shape client security programs. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and hands-on experience across standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and APRA CPS 234.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in cyber security consulting or risk advisory for government or critical infrastructure clients, plus excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
• Experience in cyber security consulting, internal audit, risk advisory, or related advisory roles.
• Solid knowledge of cyber security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, ACSC Essential 8).
• Strong foundation in security governance, operating model design, and assurance services.
• Experience with government or critical infrastructure clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assessment and advisory services to support accreditation and compliance activities.
• Review security strategies, roadmaps, and recommendations for clients across government and critical infrastructure.
• Support and gain exposure to a broad range of other cyber engagements, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, APRA CPS 234, NSW Cyber Security Policy, the Essential 8, and bespoke internal cyber audits.
• Support Partners and Managers with business development, proposals, and client engagement for IRAP and broader cybersecurity services.
• Support the delivery of complex cyber engagements, assisting with project management activities and preparing high-quality deliverables for Partner sign-off.
• Support the growth of the Cyber Security team through process improvements, knowledge sharing, and service innovation initiatives.

Skills

CISM

CISSP

CISA

CRISC

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Cybersecurity consulting

Risk advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT

Job description

BDO is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager in Sydney to lead advisory engagements, support accreditation activities, and help shape client security programs. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and hands-on experience across standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and APRA CPS 234.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in cyber security consulting or risk advisory for government or critical infrastructure clients, plus excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.