Cyber Advisors provide ICT security advice and assistance to government, including policy creation, project advice and assistance, and research.
The Cyber Security Adviser will assist Cyber Security Division teams by providing technical security advice and activities related to System Authorisation and management of cyber security risk.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Contribute to the system authorisation program of work, system projects and programs, by developing or reviewing
security artefacts, including Security Risk Assessments, Plan of Actions, Milestones and System Security Plans. - Assist business and system owners to attain and maintain Authorities to Operate for their systems.
- Identify, test, assess and assist with implementation of applicable security controls in line with Cyber Security
Policy Guidelines, the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information
Security Manual (ISM). - Analyse and document security risk and recommend treatments and modifications to security practices and
procedures using expertise and technical knowledge. - Manage, develop and support complex relationships with stakeholders to achieve work area goals.
- Manage and maintain the agreed service levels.
- Assist with the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, projects, and strategies.
- Continuously work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the cyber security service.
- Educate and inform departmental staff to promote understanding and ensure adherence to security policy
and processes.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Demonstrated experience with risk and information security frameworks including PSPF Framework, ISM and ISO
27001/2. - Demonstrated experience in assessing systems for Authority to Operate
Location and Contract Term: This role can be based in QLD, ACT, VIC or SA Hybrid working arrangements, 3 days in office/2 days WFH. 12 month contract with up to 24 months contract extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a NV1 security clearance.
How to Apply: Applications close 3 June.
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
