Principal Security Advisor (IRAP Assessor)

LevelBlue; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Career growth and mentoring

Flexible work arrangements

Team events

Job summary

LevelBlue is seeking an experienced IRAP Assessor to join its cybersecurity consulting team in Canberra. You will lead IRAP projects, help clients align with ISM and IRAP, and guide risk-based security strategies across cloud, on‑premises and hybrid environments.

The role emphasizes strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple consulting projects while building trusted client relationships. A supportive, high-trust team offers mentoring and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current or recent experience as an IRAP Assessor across cloud, on‑premises and hybrid environments.
• NV1 Clearance (Australian security clearance).
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset focused on technology and business risk.
• Ability to manage multiple consulting projects with high quality under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering IRAP assessment projects for clients.
• Advising clients on ISM implementation and IRAP readiness.
• Conducting security threat and risk assessments and developing roadmaps.
• Providing security architecture guidance, especially for cloud services.

Skills

IRAP Assessor experience

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Client relationship management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IRAP New Starter Training

Endorsed by ASD

Job description

LevelBlue reduces risk and builds lasting resilience so organizations can innovate and advance their mission with confidence. As the world’s most analyst-recognized and largest pure-play managed security services provider, LevelBlue elevates client outcomes that matter: stronger defense, faster response, and sustained business continuity. LevelBlue combines AI-powered security operations, advanced threat intelligence, and elite human expertise to provide the most comprehensive portfolio of strategic advisory, managed security, offensive security, and incident response services.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated IRAP Assessor to join our growing cybersecurity consulting team in Canberra. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about protecting sensitive environments, enjoys working closely with clients, and thrives in a collaborative, high-trust team.

Your Day-to-day Tasks Will Vary Considerably, However With a Primary Focus On IRAP Assessments – From Leading And Delivering Client Projects, Working With Clients / Prospective Clients And Identifying Their Security Needs And Whether We Can Assist, Mentoring And Coaching More Junior Staff And More. Typical Delivery Tasks Might Include

• Completing IRAP assessments
• Assisting and advising clients implement the ISM and prepare for IRAP
• Undertaking security threat and risk assessments
• Developing security strategies and roadmaps
• Delivering security architecture advice (particularly surrounding cloud services)

Naturally, we expect candidates will be stronger in certain areas; and we are most interested in those that can demonstrate versatility.

Knowledge And Experience

• Current or recent experience as an IRAP Assessor across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments
• NV1 Clearance
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills
• An analytical mindset (particularly when it comes to technology and business risk)
• An ability to deliver multiple consulting projects at a high quality, often under pressure, while also developing strong relationships with our customers
• Australian Government security frameworks (ISM, PSPF) and supporting frameworks (IRAP Quality Assurance Framework)
• A strong understanding of managing conflict of interest

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college or university degree is a plus.
• Applicants must have successfully completed the IRAP New Starter Training and be endorsed by ASD

What We Offer

• $5k and 5 days’ training / continued education allowance per year.
• Career growth - receive mentoring, coaching, and support to progress your career (we prioritize internal promotions!).
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team (you'll never feel alone!).Everyone's voice matters here. We aren’t looking for passengers; we’re looking for those interested in an opportunity to develop their skills and experience in information security and make a real difference.

In return for your commitment, we will develop you personally and professionally in the company of competent colleagues, and you will have a professional development budget at your disposal each year for just that. We also want to recognise and reward your ongoing efforts and have a range of ways of doing that, from an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, to cake ceremonies (we love cake) or a special night out.

This role is open to candidates legally authorized to work in Australia. At LevelBlue, including teams that previously operated as Trustwave, we support flexible work and bring people together in person for key moments based on role, team, and business needs.

LevelBlue is committed to a culture of respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable law.

To all agencies: Please do not contact LevelBlue employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. LevelBlue’s policy is to only accept resumes from agencies through its approved agency process and with a valid agreement in place. Any resume submitted outside this process will be considered the property of LevelBlue, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired from such a submission.