The Role:
Cyber Risk team review, and re-evaluate existing Security Approval to Operate and undertake Security Risk Assessment , as well as priorities and triage new work items, manage enterprise and group risks. Perform Security Impact Assessment to determine further security requirements, integrating the overarching Department Risk Management Framework to perform security risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring risks remain within tolerance level. We issue a Security Approval to Operate when systems have met security requirements prior to moving into production.
Skills and Experience Required:
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• Strong understanding of information principles, risk management frameworks, and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISM, NIST, PSPF)
• Experience in conducting Cyber Security Risk Assessment (SRA) and Security Impact Assessment (SIA)
• Knowledge of threat modelling, risk treatment planning, and control effectiveness evaluation
• Familiarity with government/ enterprise authorisation frameworks and security accreditation process
• Ability to interpret and apply compliance requirements in multi-vendor and cloud environments
• Experience preparing risk and compliance documentation for executive and governance bodies
• Ability to identify emerging risks within new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence
• Ability to translate technical risk language to non-technical audience
• Ability to identify, assess, and priorities security risks
• Knowledge of cloud platform (e.g., AWS, AZURE, IaaS) and associated security risks
• Understanding of security architecture and technical control relevant to risk assessments
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports, briefings, and executive level presentation
• Capacity to manage urgent and competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Attention to detail with a risk-focused mindset
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra. 12 month contract with 1 x 12-month contract extension option pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline Security Clearance
How to Apply:
Applications close 20 November.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
