Security Advisor- GRC

Accenture Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Career development program

Local and international career options

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) consultant to drive risk management and assurance activities across systems and applications. You will collaborate with security leads, architects, and project teams to align with government frameworks and security policies.

The role focuses on authorisation lifecycles, compliance, and delivering high-quality risk documentation and advisory services to government clients in Australia from Canberra.

Qualifications

• Experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) within Australian Government environments.
• Strong understanding of PSPF, Essential 8, ISM cybersecurity principles and NIST guidelines.
• Experience supporting Security authorisation and assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate security risks across projects and environments.
• Prepare and maintain risk assessments and accreditation documentation.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports detailing security issues and recommendations.
• Monitor emerging risks, treatment progress and residual risks.
• Assist in continuous monitoring of controls for audits and compliances.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures and plans.

Skills

GRC in government environments

ISM security principles

NIST guidelines

Authorisation & assurance support

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or IT

Tools

CISM

CRISC

CISSP

IRAP Assessor

Job description

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialised skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 799,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) consultant, to perform complex security risk management and assurance activities across systems and applications.

As a highly performing and proficient consultant, the GRC Consultant is responsible for driving quality outcomes to meet customer expectations, either autonomously or under the direction of other team members. This position works closely with security lead, architects, project teams and cyber security specialists to work through the authorisation lifecycle and ensure consistent alignment with organisational security policies, legislative and regulatory obligations and Australian government frameworks to support effective security governance, risk management, compliance and assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate security risks across projects and operational environments.
• Prepare and maintain risk assessments and accreditation documentation.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports detailing security issues, providing security recommendations and identifying solutions
• On-going monitor and report on emerging risks, treatment progress and residual risks.
• Assist in continuous monitoring of controls for audits and compliances.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures and plans to ensure effective governance
• Liaise with authorising officers, system owners and project teams to ensure security assessments and documentation meet the standards.
• Provide security advisory on ISM, Essential Eight, PSPF and other Australian Government framework on security control posture.

Essential for this role

• Proven experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) within Australian Government environments
• Strong understanding of Australian PSPF, Essential 8, ISM cybersecurity principles and NIST guidelines
• Experience supporting Security authorisation and assurance processes
• Ability to review and interpret technical designs and business requirements from a Security governance and risk perspective

Qualifications and Skills

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, IRAP Assessor, or equivalent security accreditation experience preferred.

Security Clearance

• Active/Inactive NV1 Security Clearance
• Australian Citizens with ability to obtain a clearance considered

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the Security Risk, Compliance, and Architecture domain within a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to complex initiatives, and play a key role in driving business success.

Benefits of working at Accenture

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Long & short-term career break opportunities
• Structured career development program
• Local and international career opportunities.
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
• Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
• We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

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