Principal Security Analyst Cyber Advisor

IT Alliance; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Alliance in Canberra is seeking a Principal Security Analyst Cyber Advisor for a Federal Government client. You will lead risk assessments and develop security plans in line with ISM and PSPF.

Responsibilities include overseeing certification activities, analyzing threats and controls, and supporting audits and IRAP assessments to validate compliance.

Qualifications

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and develop system security plans.
• Perform certification and accreditation activities for government systems.
• Analyse vulnerabilities, threats, and security controls to determine residual risk.
• Develop accreditation documentation including risk assessments and security plans.
• Support audits, IRAP assessments, and reviews to validate government security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments and create system security plans aligned with ISM and PSPF.
• Manage certification and accreditation tasks for government systems.
• Analyze vulnerabilities and controls to reduce residual risk.
• Prepare accreditation evidence and compliance documentation.
• Assist with audits and IRAP assessments to ensure framework compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk assessments

System security plans

Certification & accreditation

Vulnerability & threat analysis

Residual risk evaluation

Job description

Principal Security Analyst Cyber Advisor

One of our Federal Government clients is looking for Principal Security Analyst Cyber Advisor in Canberra.

We are looking for the following Skills/Experience:

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and system security plans in alignment with the ISM and PSPF.
• Perform certification and accreditation activities for government systems, ensuring compliance agency requirements.
• Analyse vulnerabilities, threats, and security controls to determine residual risk against protective security obligations.
• Develop and maintain accreditation documentation, including risk assessments, security plans, and compliance evidence.
• Support audits, IRAP assessments, and security reviews to validate compliance with government security frameworks.

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