Senior Cyber Security Lead (Defence) NV2 Cleared

Client 1; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence program exposure

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth in Defence sector

Collaborative team culture

Strategic security influence

Job summary

Client 1 is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead to support a major Defence program. This senior role will guide cyber security obligations across the program, advising delivery teams on security requirements and supporting customer approval activities to ensure secure delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security engineering, governance, risk and compliance, plus programme management experience and the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cyber security.
• Strong experience across GRC and Security Engineering.
• Demonstrated cyber security engineering background.
• Programme management experience within complex delivery environments.
• Knowledge of cyber security standards, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within Defence environments.
• Understanding of CSAAF.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence technical teams, project stakeholders, and customers.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security obligations across a complex Defence program.
• Provide cyber security leadership throughout the program delivery lifecycle.
• Guide teams on compliance with cyber security requirements and frameworks.
• Support customer approval activities, including security documentation, evidence collection, assurance activities, and accreditation processes.
• Lead governance, risk and compliance activities across the program.
• Partner with program management, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to strengthen security outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement of the program's cyber security posture and risk management capability.
• Contribute to secure programme delivery by balancing security requirements with operational and project objectives.

Skills

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Security Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Programme Management

Security Frameworks

Cyber Security Leadership

Education

Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or related discipline

Job description

Client 1 is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead to support a major Defence program. This senior role will guide cyber security obligations across the program, advising delivery teams on security requirements and supporting customer approval activities to ensure secure delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security engineering, governance, risk and compliance, plus programme management experience and the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and