About this role
Job: - Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst (Must have Baseline Security Clearance)
Duration: 12 Months
Estimated Start Date: - Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced*Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst* with a Fed Govt Dept (and must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1).
Required Skills
- Minimum 5 years experience and capability performing a cyber security GRC role
- Knowledge of the Information Security Manual, Protective Security Policy Framework and Essential Eight
- Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder or client interactions to achieve an outcome.
- Demonstrated experience in developing GRC documentation
Responsibilities
- Contributing to solution design for security considerations;
- Review and provide recommendations to develop security requirements;
- Develop communications and documentation for senior executive decision making;
- Support the coordination of security assurance processes including IRAP and penetration testing;
- Lead the development of formal security documentation*.*
Visa Status and Security Clearance
- Candidates must be*an* Australian Citizen.
- Candidate must be able to obtain NV1 Clearance.
Contract Duration
- Contract for an initial 12-months term with possible extension 12 months
- Experience level: - Senior - APS6 equivalent
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