Lead Physical Ict Security Specialist

Vertical Scope Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted ICT and Cyber consultancy in Canberra is hiring a Mid-Senior level Consultant to join their Professional Services team. The successful candidate will provide expertise in constructing ICT systems within Temporary Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (T-SCIFs), needing government experience and excellent leadership skills. The role requires active TS PV Security Clearance and involves delivering planning solutions under government security protocols, ensuring compliance and effective risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in government environments, ideally with Defence or National Intelligence.
• Strong leadership experience required.
• Active TS PV Security Clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice for ICT systems within T-SCIFs.
• Identify vulnerabilities and contribute to T-SCIF design policy.
• Review site plans for compliance with government security protocols.
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures for security plans.
• Ensure T-SCIF compliance with ITSEC and COMSEC policies.

Skills

Government experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Physical security planning

Risk mitigation strategies

Job description

Vertical Scope Group Consultant - Expert, trusted, reputable in #ICT and #Cyber

Vertical Scope Group are continuing to grow our Professional Services Division, and are looking for Expert, Trusted and Reputable individuals to work within our high performing, high calibre team.

We want to secure a highly skilled TS-PV, Lead Physical ICT Security Specialists to work with us in our Professional Services team in delivering capability for the National Intelligence Community!

About You

• Experience in government environments, ideally within Defence and / or National Intelligence Communities
• Previous experience contributing to the development of policy governing T-SCIF design and construction
• Strong leadership experience
• Excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills
• Active TS PV Security Clearance
• Canberra based

About the Role

Provide advice for constructing / administering deployed ICT systems within Temporary Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (T-SCIFs)

Identify vulnerabilities and deliver planning solutions (i.e. Physical Security planning) to contribute to the development of policy governing T-SCIF design and construction.

Review site plans, undertake inspections for compliance with Australian Government security protocols, including but not limited to the ISM, PSPF, ASHS, DSPF.

Provide risk mitigation strategies for our client and other Commonwealth agencies pertaining to the establishment of T-SCIF's as a part of the projects IOC and FOC capability requirements.

Prepare Standard Operating Procedures such as Item Movement Security Plans, in consultation with relevant ICT Security and Communications Security stakeholders.

Review and incorporate feedback from ICT Security Advisors and IRAP assessors to ensure T-SCIF compliance with ITSEC and COMSEC policy and procedure.

Why Join Vertical Scope Group

As a 100% Australian-owned and operated consultancy with highest level government defence membership, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation's most critical programs.

Vertical Scope Group is an award-winning, security-cleared ICT and Cyber specialist with over a decade of experience delivering end-to-end consulting, professional services, and recruitment solutions to the Commonwealth and industry.

Awards

• Australian Owned Business of the Year
• RCSA Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
• RCSA Excellence in Client Services
• RCSA Excellence in Social Purpose

National Frameworks Supported

• ICT Provider Arrangement (ICTPA)
• Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG)
• NSW TAS SCN
• BuyICT and People Panel 1 & 2 (APS1 – SES Band 3, and Board Placements)

Our work helps shape and sustain the sovereign workforce that underpins Australia's security, capability, and competitiveness.

Diversity & Inclusion

We proudly welcome applications from :

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

People with disabilities

At VSG, we believe diversity strengthens capability — and that our people are our greatest asset.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia