Security Advisor

IT Alliance Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Alliance Australia, in collaboration with a Federal Government client, seeks a Lead Cyber Advisor - (EL1 Level) for a long-term contract in Canberra.

The role requires Baseline Security Clearance or above and a tentative start date of 1st Sept 2025. Contract duration is 2 months + 12 months with a Canberra location (3 days in office / 2 days remote per week). The candidate should bring ACSC IRAP/ISM security expertise and experience implementing the Essential 8.

Qualifications

• Membership in Category A or B of the ACSC IRAP Assessor Membership program, or a minimum of five years’ technical ICT experience with at least two years dedicated to information security for systems governed by the ISM and related publications.
• Proficiency in implementing the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Essential 8 strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application security issues.
• Eligibility: Baseline Security Clearance or above.

Skills

IRAP Assessor Membership

ISM security experience

Essential 8 implementation

Job description

One of our Federal Government Clients is seeking to engage a Lead Cyber Advisor - (EL1 Level). This is a long-term contractual position.

Please check below all the job details:

Contract Duration: 2 months + 12 months

Work Location: Canberra (03 Days office/02 Days home per week)

Eligibility: You must need to have Baseline Security Clearance or above.

Tentative Start Date: 1st Sept 2025

Technical skills:

• Membership in Category A or B of the ACSC IRAP Assessor Membership program, or a minimum of five years’ technical ICT experience with at least two years dedicated to information security for systems governed by the ISM and related publications.
• Proficiency in implementing the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Essential 8 strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application security issues.