Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst

About this role

• ACT
• Initial 12-month contract with potential extension
• Must have a NV1

About the Opportunity

Seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst to support a major cyber security uplift and resilience program. The successful candidate will work within a dedicated cyber security team, contributing to governance, risk and compliance activities while supporting broader organisational security objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional with strong GRC experience to work in a complex and high-profile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to solution design by providing cyber security expertise and guidance.
• Review and provide recommendations on security requirements and controls.
• Develop communications, reports and documentation to support executive decision-making.
• Coordinate and support security assurance activities, including security assessments and penetration testing.
• Lead the development and maintenance of formal security governance and compliance documentation.
• Engage with technical and business stakeholders to achieve program outcomes.
• Support cyber security governance, risk and compliance initiatives across the organisation.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and Essential Eight.
• Demonstrated experience working in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) roles.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes.
• Experience developing security governance, risk, compliance or assurance documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Five or more years' experience in cyber security governance, risk and compliance related positions.
• Experience working within Australian Government environments.
• Familiarity with security assurance frameworks and security accreditation processes.

If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Anne Agre on 0419 676 489 or anne.agre@akkodisgroup.com.

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