Senior GRC and Advisory Consultant

DXC Technology Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work model

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

DXC Technology Inc. is seeking a senior cybersecurity advisor to lead governance, risk, compliance and assurance services for Federal Government departments. You will guide engagements, mentor consultants and deliver policy-oriented security outcomes.

The role requires deep expertise in PSPF, ISM, Essential 8, NIST CSF/800, CIS and IRAP processes, with strong stakeholder engagement at CISO-level and above. Experience mentoring teams and producing executive briefings is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IT experience including 5+ years in Information Security, GRC, Risk or Audit.
• Strong policy writing skills aligned to ISM/PSPF; hands-on Essential 8 implementation.
• IRAP Assessor experience (or actively pursuing).
• Ability to engage senior government stakeholders and executive audiences (CISO-level and above).

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk, compliance and assurance engagements across Federal Government departments.
• Mentor junior consultants and engage senior government stakeholders.
• Develop policy documentation and security maturity assessments.
• Provide board-level briefings and executive communications on security posture.

Skills

GRC leadership

Policy writing

Government sector experience

Cyber risk assessment

Mentoring security consultants

IRAP Assessor experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organisations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernisation, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernises, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take a senior advisory role within our Cybersecurity team, leading the delivery of governance, risk, compliance, and assurance services across Federal Government departments. This role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity risk, governance, policy, and compliance within a government context, along with the ability to lead engagements and mentor junior consultants.

Essential Criteria

• 8+ years IT experience, including 5+ years in Information Security, GRC, Risk or Audit
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Deep knowledge of PSPF, ISM, Essential 8, DSPF, ISO 27000, NIST CSF/800 series, and CIS
• Proven track record leading GRC engagements and delivering strategic security outcomes
• Strong policy writing skills aligned to ISM and PSPF; hands‑on Essential 8 implementation and maturity assessment
• IRAP Assessor experience (or actively pursuing)
• Ability to engage senior government stakeholders and executive audiences (CISO‑level and above)
• Experience mentoring and leading security consultants
• Solid understanding of network, application, web, and OS security (Windows, Linux)
• Skilled in producing technical documentation and board‑level briefings
• NV1 Security Clearance highly desirable

Desirable Criteria

• Current CISSP, CISA, CISM, or IRAP Assessor certification
• Experience with ACSC reporting and government incident response frameworks
• Ability to drive security assurance and accreditation programs end‑to‑end
• Experience contributing to RFP/tender responses for cybersecurity services
• Exposure to cloud security governance (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
• Strong capability in detecting, deterring and responding to cyber threats
• Technical writing capability for executive and board‑level audiences

Our Culture and Benefits

DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training, and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work.

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the ‘bring your whole‑self to work’ philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow.