Lead Cyber Advisor

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

Contact Email:

kelly@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

23-Sep-2025

Lead Cyber Advisor

The Role:

 

The Department are seeking a highly skilled technical resource to join their high-performing and fast paced ICT cyber security team. 

This resource will conduct risk assessments of ICT systems and applications in line with current Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) requires and Information Security Manual (ISM).

Skills and capability:  

  1. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.  
  2. Has sound judgement and the ability to work under pressure with limited supervision to produce high quality outcomes.  
  3. Ability to manage a large workload. 
  4. Ability to develop strong productive relationship, communication skills and issue resolution.  
  5. Strong written ability is required to be able to explain complex systems to a non-technical audience.
  6. Strong communication skills to present security artifacts to a senior audience confidently. 
  7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions and ensure compliance with Australian government standards and frameworks.  
Skills and Experience Required:

1.5 years’ experience working within Government conducting security risk assessments in a cyber team.

2.Experience in conducting security risk assessments with Azure Cloud, Legacy ICT systems, AI Technology and complex systems.

3.Current knowledge and experience providing guidance on application and system designs relating to PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight

4.Experience in liaising with non-technical and technical stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues, system risks and recommendations.

5.Strong understanding of networking infrastructure.

6.Must be Canberra based and must have a NV1 clearance

 
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra. 12 month contract with 2 x 12 month contract extension options.

Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a NV1 security clearance.

How to Apply:  Applications close 1 October.

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
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