ICT Security Specialist

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

Contact Email:

kandiceh@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

10-Feb-2026

Reference Number:

V-60192

ICT Security Specialist

About the Company

Our client is a trusted partner to Australian and international public and private sector clients, they have a strong presence in Australia built on nearly three decades of delivery excellence and an unwavering commitment to safety.

About the role

The role ensures that all cyber security governance, risk, and assurance activities are completed to the required standards to support secure, compliant system operation within the program.

Role Responsibilities
  • Participate in Security Working groups with an aim develop and mature the Cyber security artefacts
  • Support Design Reviews and provide cyber security related advice
  • Identify any technical risks and develop technical risk assessments
Qualifications and Experience
  • Demonstrated long term experience in an ICT Security related position in Information Security and Assurance
  • Experience in Acquisition of major platforms or Operational Technologies
  • Proven knowledge and experience in the implementation of Security standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST 800-82
The successful candidate will be competent in identifying any technical risks and developing technical risk assessments.

What is on offer
  • The contract period is 12 months, with extension options.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly skilled team
  • Competitive remuneration package
Security Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB Tuesday 17th February 2026.

Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information . 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

 

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
  • We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
  • We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
  • We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!
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