Lead Government Cyber Risk & Compliance Analyst

DFP Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is recruiting for multiple ICT cyber security specialists to join a fast-paced government team in Sydney. You will perform security risk assessments in line with PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight, ensuring precision and clear documentation.

Responsibilities include reviewing SSP-As/SSPs, liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and delivering executive-level briefings. This role offers a pathway to contribute to Australia’s security posture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience conducting security risk assessments in government environments.
• Experience with PSPF, ISM, and Essential Eight guidance.
• Ability to communicate risk findings to executive audiences.
• Experience liaising with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of networking infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security risk assessments of ICT systems and applications.
• Review and contribute to SSP-As and SSPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls.
• Present security artifacts to senior stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to strengthen security posture.

Skills

Security risk assessments

Azure Cloud

Legacy ICT systems

AI Technology

Stakeholder communication

Job description

DFP Recruitment is recruiting for multiple ICT cyber security specialists to join a fast-paced government team in Sydney. You will perform security risk assessments in line with PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight, ensuring precision and clear documentation.

Responsibilities include reviewing SSP-As/SSPs, liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and delivering executive-level briefings. This role offers a pathway to contribute to Australia’s security posture.