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Cyber Security Analyst

Hays · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Type
Contract
Posted
11 days ago

Overview

Your risk assessment and report writing skills from policing directly apply to security governance documentation.

About this role

  • Contract with Consultancy in Canberra
  • Supporting security assurance activities
  • Federal Government, Defence or national security sector experience

Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst - Consulting Contract - ACT

Your new company

This opportunity is with a Defence and Government consultancy supporting a major Federal Government program focused on cyber resilience, security governance and critical national service delivery.

You will join a high-performing cyber security team working on enterprise security assurance, governance and risk activities across a complex operational environment.

Your new role

As the Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst, you will provide cyber GRC expertise supporting security uplift initiatives, assurance activities and governance reporting.

Key responsibilities will include

  • Contributing to solution design from a cyber security perspective
  • Reviewing and developing security requirements
  • Developing security documentation and artefacts supporting accreditation activities
  • Supporting IRAP assessments and penetration testing coordination
  • Preparing reports, briefings and communications for executive stakeholders
  • Developing authorisation documentation, security plans and risk management artefacts
  • Engaging with business and technical stakeholders to support security outcomes
  • Supporting operational cyber governance activities during periods of heightened organisational activity

What you'll need to succeed

  • Demonstrated experience in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
  • Strong knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM)
  • Strong understanding of PSPF and Essential Eight
  • Experience developing security documentation such as:
  • System Security Plans (SSP)
  • Security Risk Management Plans (SRMP)
  • Security authorisation documentation
  • Security governance reports
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Experience supporting security assurance activities including IRAP assessments
  • Current NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory)
  • 5+ years experience in cyber security governance or assurance roles
  • Federal Government, Defence or national security sector experience
  • Experience working within regulated or highly secure environments

What you'll get in return

  • Initial 12-month contract
  • Possible 12-month extension
  • High-profile Federal Government cyber security program
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security specialists
  • Long-term contract potential
  • Canberra-based engagement

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to holly.powell@hays.com.au , or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police

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Why this fits a police background

  • Police experience explicitly valued
  • Working to legislation & regulation

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