Manager - Cyber Consulting

BDO in Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Flexible leave & wellness programs

BCOaring program

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager who is passionate about growing their career and helping clients strengthen their cybersecurity position. You will contribute to delivery across NIST CSF, ISO 27001, APRA CPS 234, and the Essential 8.

This client‑facing role requires strong technical expertise and regulatory knowledge, plus the ability to work with client stakeholders and project teams. You will support business development, deliver high-quality work, and help grow the Cyber Security team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, assurance, or risk management.
• Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
• Strong knowledge of security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, ACSC Essential 8) and governance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cybersecurity consulting

Regulatory compliance

Governance & risk

Network security

Threat risk assessments

Stakeholder communication

Security standards

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you’re building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Cybersecurity Manager who is passionate about growing their career and helping our clients strengthen their cybersecurity position. You will also have the opportunity to support and deliver a broad range of other cyber security work, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, APRA CPS 234, NSW Cyber Security Policy, the Essential 8, and bespoke internal cyber audits.

This is a client-facing role that requires strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and project teams. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality outcomes aligned to Australian Government and industry security requirements, while supporting a culture of security, risk management, and service excellence.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.

About You

We are looking for a Cybersecurity professional with demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, assurance, or risk management, ideally with government or critical infrastructure clients. This role will utilise your people and stakeholder management skills along with your ability to work effectively with client stakeholders, project teams, and technical specialists.

We’re Looking For Someone with:

• 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 (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, ACSC Essential 8).
• Solid foundation in security governance, operating model design, and assurance services.
• Understanding of network infrastructure and security architecture principles.
• Experience supporting or delivering threat risk assessments and cyber transformation initiatives.
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to translate technical findings into business insights.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]