Senior Cyber Security Consultant - Defence Programs

Aurizn; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurizn is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Consultant to lead the delivery of cyber security, assurance, and accreditation activities within Australian Government and Defence environments.

As a senior consultant and trusted advisor, you will provide technical leadership, engage with multidisciplinary stakeholders, and mentor consultants to deliver high-quality security outcomes that support Defence capability and operations.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance (NV2).
• A Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supporting cyber security, assurance, or risk management activities within Defence, Government, or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience contributing to the development of security and accreditation artefacts.
• Knowledge of Defence security frameworks and standards, including the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF).
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement activities.
• A collaborative and professional approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading the analysis, design, execution, and evaluation of security activities to meet agreed time, cost, and quality delivery objectives.
• Providing technical leadership and specialist advice on security architecture, control selection, and risk treatment aligned with Defence security frameworks and standards.
• Contributing to risk identification, assessment, and treatment activities, with escalation of issues and uncertainties as appropriate.
• Supporting accreditation, assurance, and risk management activities.
• Engaging effectively with stakeholders, collaborating within delivery teams, and interfacing with technical authorities.
• Contributing to team leadership, mentoring, and capability development, as appropriate to role seniority.

Skills

NV2 clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security/IT/Engineering

Job description

Aurizn is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Consultant to lead the delivery of cyber security, assurance, and accreditation activities within Australian Government and Defence environments.

As a senior consultant and trusted advisor, you will provide technical leadership, engage with multidisciplinary stakeholders, and mentor consultants to deliver high-quality security outcomes that support Defence capability and operations.