Lead Cyber Advisor

Infinite Consulting; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Lead Cyber Advisors for a long-term contract role within a Federal Government department in Australia. The role involves providing ICT security advice and governance, producing security reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Candidates must have Australian citizenship and NV2 clearance. The position is located onsite in QLD, ACT, or VIC, with a duration of 12 months and a submission deadline of 16 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to execute vulnerability and risk assessments related to information security.
• Experience with cyber security tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to assess security breaches and mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification and validation of systems for accreditation.
• Produce high-quality cyber security reports and metrics.
• Translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences.
• Research to inform security practices and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Risk assessments

Cyber security reporting

Data analysis

Job description

Lead Cyber Advisors

Long term Contract role – Federal Govt. Dept.

Locations: QLD, ACT, VIC - Onsite

Eligibility: Australian Citizenship with NV2 Clearance

Overview

A high‑profile Federal Government program is seeking multiple experienced Lead Cyber Advisors to provide ICT security advice and assistance to government, including policy creation, project advice and assistance, and research.

About the Role

Role: Lead Cyber Advisors to support government programs with ICT security governance, risk management and advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the certification and validation of systems by collecting and analysing cyber and information security data to support accreditation activities.
• Produce high‑quality information and cyber security reporting, including analysis, detection and response metrics, incident summaries and formal correspondence.
• Translate complex cyber and information security concepts for diverse audiences, including representation at domestic and international forums.
• Research and analyse complex cyber security activities and data to strengthen security posture and inform the development of practices, principles and policy.
• Assess and analyse security practices and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, principles, policies, standards and guidelines.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Ability to plan, manage and execute vulnerability assessments and/or risk assessments in relation to information security and cyber security.
• Demonstrated experience in researching tools and techniques in the cyber security/information security domain and the ability to translate complex data into business level reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in the investigation, analysis and assessment of security breaches and/or threats and associated mitigation strategies.
• Experience in creation/maintenance of cyber security and/or information security practices, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Role Specifics

Submission deadline: 16 Feb 2026

Duration: 12 months

Location: QLD, ACT, VIC – Onsite

Eligibility: Australian Citizenship with NV2 clearance

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