M365 Security GRC

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas in Canberra is seeking a Cyber GRC Analyst to deliver secure external collaboration within a complex Australian Government environment. The role focuses on Microsoft 365 security, cyber risk assessments, governance and compliance, and security documentation to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).

You will work across Microsoft Purview, Entra ID and Defender to implement security controls, manage RBAC and Conditional Access, and ensure alignment with ISM, Essential Eight, and DSPF while

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cyber security governance, risk and compliance (GRC).
• Experience implementing and securing Microsoft 365 environments (Entra ID, Defender, Purview).
• Knowledge of Australian Government security frameworks and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop security documentation packs to support ATO.
• Lead cyber risk assessments across Microsoft 365 environments.
• Implement and manage security controls across Purview, Entra ID and Defender, including RBAC and Conditional Access.
• Ensure alignment with Australian Government security standards and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Cyber security governance

Risk assessments

Compliance management

Security documentation

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Entra ID

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Job Title: Cyber GRC Analyst | Microsoft 365 Security Support

Deliver the delivery of a secure external collaboration platform within a complex Australian Government environment. This Cyber GRC Analyst role focuses on Microsoft 365 security, cyber risk assessments, governance and compliance, and security documentation to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO). Work across Microsoft Purview, Entra ID and Defender to support secure collaboration and information protection.

Location: ACT

Contract Duration: ASAP start through to June 2027

Security Clearance Requirement: NV1

Closing Date: 10:00am, 29 October 2026

Essential Tasks

• Develop security documentation packs, including System Security Plans, risk management plans, continuous monitoring plans and incident response plans to support ATO.
• Lead technical cyber risk assessments across Microsoft 365 environments, identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks and recommending security improvements.
• Implement and manage security controls across Microsoft Purview, Entra ID and Defender, including role-based access control (RBAC) and Conditional Access.
• Ensure alignment with the ISM, Essential Eight, DSPF, PSPF and ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud, while engaging security assurance stakeholders.

Key Criteria

• Strong experience in cyber security governance, risk and compliance (GRC), security assessments and security accreditation processes.
• Experience implementing, securing and hardening Microsoft 365 environments, including Entra ID, Microsoft Defender and Purview.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Conditional Access and external B2B collaboration.
• Understanding of data protection, sensitivity labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), security policy governance and relevant Australian Government security frameworks.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE;

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.