Our client is a high-profile federal government organisation operating within Australia's national security environment. The organisation plays a critical role in protecting Australia against evolving cyber threats and delivering services that support the nation's security objectives.
About the Role
As the Lead Cyber Advisor, you will provide specialist ICT security advice through the delivery of cyber security assessment and assurance services. Working across complex technology environments, you will assess cyber risks, identify vulnerabilities, and provide trusted advice that supports risk-based decision-making throughout the system lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading cyber security assessments for complex systems and projects
- Conducting risk assessments, threat modelling, business impact analysis and control reviews
- Analysing system architectures, configurations and technical evidence to identify vulnerabilities and security gaps
- Assessing residual risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies
- Preparing security assessment reports, executive briefings and decision records
- Providing expert cyber security advice to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Mentoring cyber security practitioners and supporting capability uplift initiatives
- Contributing to the enhancement of security policies, assessment methodologies, tools and reporting standards
You are an experienced cyber security professional with a strong background in assessment, assurance and risk management. You can confidently engage a broad range of stakeholders, translate complex technical findings into meaningful business outcomes, and provide trusted security advice in high-security environments.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- A minimum of five years' experience conducting cyber security assessments within complex ICT environments
- Strong technical knowledge of ICT systems, architectures and security controls
- Experience identifying, assessing and communicating cyber security risks
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience preparing security assessment reports, recommendations and executive briefings
- A sound understanding of security governance frameworks, policies and assurance processes
- The ability to mentor and support other cyber security practitioners
- ASD-endorsed IRAP Assessor status
- Cloud security certifications and other recognised cyber security qualifications
- Experience working within government, defence or national security environments
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.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions
Experience Level: Senior – EL1 Equivalent
Security Requirements: Candidates must hold a minimum NV1 (Negative Vetting 1) security clearance. Our client is not prepared to upgrade an existing clearance for this position. An OSA(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 06 October 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
