Security Assessment & Authorisation Consultant

Accenture; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Structured career development program

Flexible work arrangements

Local and international career机会

Diversity & Inclusion index leadership

Job summary

Accenture Australia is seeking an experienced Security Assessment and Authorisation consultant to drive security risk management across systems, apps, and third-party services. You will guide stakeholders through the A&A lifecycle, align with ISM, RMF, and Australian government frameworks, and ensure required authorisations are maintained.

You will collaborate with system owners, architects, project teams, and compliance stakeholders to support governance, identification, protection, detection,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute system security authorisation processes in line with ISM and RMF steps.
• Prepare and maintain risk assessments and accreditation documentation.
• Maintain security documentation per client guidelines and ISM controls.
• Liaise with Authorising Officers and stakeholders to ensure documentation meets standards.
• Track and report security authorisation status and compliance gaps.

Skills

Security Risk Mgmt

Risk Assessments

Governance & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

ISM

NIST

GRC Tools

Job description

Accenture Australia is seeking an experienced Security Assessment and Authorisation consultant to drive security risk management across systems, apps, and third-party services. You will guide stakeholders through the A&A lifecycle, align with ISM, RMF, and Australian government frameworks, and ensure required authorisations are maintained.

You will collaborate with system owners, architects, project teams, and compliance stakeholders to support governance, identification, protection, detection,