The Role:
We are seeking experienced Cyber Security Advisers to lead and support deliverables relating to the Departments Cyber Security Strategy, Roadmap and Capability Model. In this role, you will:
• Participate in the development of the Departments Cyber Security Plan and Roadmap to proactively address emerging threats and align with strategic objectives. This includes supplementary security strategies such as audit logging, identity and access management, digital forensics.
• Support the development and implementation of a Cyber Security Capability Model as the single reference point describing the breadth, depth and state of the Departments cybersecurity capabilities across people, processes, and technologies.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver strategic guidance and direction as part of supporting strategies, plans and roadmaps, in line with the Cyber Security Plan and Roadmap.
Support the Departments participation in broader Whole-of-Government cyber security engagements, particularly in relation to the execution of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy and Commonwealth Uplift Plan.
Skills and Experience Required:
• Demonstrates performance and competency levels commensurate with the following Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) skills:
o Enterprise and business architecture (STPL) Level 5
o Strategic planning (ITSP) Level 5
o Measurement (MEAS) Level 5
o Risk management (BURM) Level 5
• Understands key cyber and security frameworks, or can quickly learn them, including the Information Security manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Essential Eight, as well as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Brings experience in strategic design, enterprise and business architecture, with the ability to translate complex concepts and identified opportunities into practical outcomes.
• Builds strong relationships across technical and business areas, identifying requirements and gaps, addressing these and influencing stakeholders to achieve shared strategic goals.
• Understands cyber security risks and uplift needs, providing clear advice and guidance on activities to improve the Departments security maturity in line with government best practice and vision.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and judgement, managing multiple priorities, navigating ambiguity, and keeping executives and key stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Familiar with technologies and ICT landscapes and challenges within large organisations, as well as knowledge of contemporary technologies and concepts such as artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in the Canberra or Adelaide. 12-month contract with 1 x 12-month extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline security clearance
How to Apply:
Applications close 23 February.
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
