Senior Cyber Security Lead – Risk & Compliance (Canberra)

IT Alliance Australia; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Canberra seeks a Lead Cyber Security Specialist to guide security controls and risk management. The role involves conducting risk assessments, developing cybersecurity policies, and ensuring compliance with Australian Government standards. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications like CISSP and CCSP, as well as NV1 security clearance. Contract position for 12 months with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with risk assessment qualifications such as CISSP or CCSP.
• Deep understanding of cyber threats specific to government.
• Minimum current active NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across IT systems.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of security controls.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for business and senior executives.

Skills

CISSP

CCSP

IRAP

ISO 27001

Cloud computing

Data protection knowledge

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

A technology consulting firm in Canberra seeks a Lead Cyber Security Specialist to guide security controls and risk management. The role involves conducting risk assessments, developing cybersecurity policies, and ensuring compliance with Australian Government standards. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications like CISSP and CCSP, as well as NV1 security clearance. Contract position for 12 months with potential extensions.