Senior Security Consultant

NCS Group Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Security Consultant to deliver independent assurance for a high-profile AI and cyber security initiative. You will assess the initiative’s strategy, controls, and delivery while maintaining independence and objectivity, and prepare executive reports for decision-makers.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, develop assurance frameworks, review evidence, and provide concrete recommendations to strengthen security, risk, and governance across

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering independent assurance and governance assessments in large-scale technology programs (AUD 10M+).
• Strong knowledge of Frontier AI, AI-related risks and security controls.
• Experience presenting to executives and boards with evidence-based recommendations.
• Background in regulated environments such as government or critical infrastructure is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent assurance for AI and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Review strategic rationale, technical approach, controls, and delivery model.
• Develop assurance frameworks and document findings for executives and boards.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve project outcomes while maintaining independence.

Skills

Independent assurance

Cyber security governance

Executive stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Board reporting

Presentation skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Cyber Security degree

Information Technology

Risk Management qualification

Job description

At NCS Australia, we’re the challenger alternative in technology services and consulting. With more than 47 years of Australian heritage, we partner with governments and leading organisations to solve complex challenges, embrace new opportunities and deliver outcomes that make a real difference.

Our people bring together expertise across technology, consulting, delivery, operations, sales and corporate functions. We work collaboratively, challenge the status quo and give our people the opportunity to make an impact — for our clients, our communities and each other.

Make extraordinary happen

At NCS Australia, we’re the challenger alternative in technology services and consulting. With more than 47 years of Australian heritage, we partner with governments and leading organisations to solve complex challenges, embrace new opportunities and deliver outcomes that make a real difference.

Our people bring together expertise across technology, consulting, delivery, operations, sales and corporate functions. We work collaboratively, challenge the status quo and give our people the opportunity to make an impact — for our clients, our communities and each other.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Consultant to deliver independent assurance for a high-profile AI and cyber security initiative. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong cyber security, risk, and governance expertise who can provide objective, evidence-based assessments and recommendations to support executive and Board-level decision-making.

The successful candidate will conduct a comprehensive review of the initiative's strategic rationale, technical approach, control environment, delivery model, resourcing, and cost assumptions. Working closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts, the consultant will assess the effectiveness of proposed security controls, identify risks and gaps, evaluate alternative options, and provide independent challenge to ensure informed decision-making. The role also involves developing assurance frameworks, reviewing evidence, documenting findings, preparing executive and Board reports, and delivering practical recommendations to enhance project outcomes. While collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders, the consultant must maintain independence and objectivity, providing unbiased assurance without assuming any operational or management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering independent assurance, cyber security reviews, or governance assessments across large-scale technology, cyber security, digital transformation, or resilience programs, preferably valued at over AUD $10 million.
• Strong understanding of Frontier AI, AI-related risks, AI-enabled cyber threats, and the effectiveness of preventative, detective, and responsive security controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in cyber security governance, risk management, security architecture, technology strategy, resilience, and assurance frameworks.
• Experience evaluating business cases, investment proposals, operating models, workforce capabilities, project delivery approaches, and organisational readiness.
• Ability to critically assess complex technical and business information, challenge assumptions, and provide evidence-based recommendations to executive stakeholders and Boards.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder engagement, communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments such as government, financial services, or critical infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent will be highly regarded.
• Must be eligible to obtain security clearance.

Additional Information

Why NCS?

This is a place for people who like to get stuck in, bring ideas to life and make things happen. You'll work alongside experienced people who care about what they do, contribute to meaningful work and have the support to keep learning and grow your career. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore something new or take your career in a different direction, there's room to make it your own. We value Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Unity - bringing curiosity, collaboration and accountability to the way we work with our clients and each other.

Ready to make extraordinary happen?

We'd love to hear from you.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion

We value different perspectives, experiences and strengths our people bring. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed, and to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Important information

Applicants will need valid Australian work rights and may be required to undergo relevant background, probity and police checks.

Agencies:

NCS accepts candidate submissions only from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal.