Join a mission-driven team where your skills directly contribute to national security, cutting-edge innovation, and global impact—defence work that truly matters.
About the Role:
Seeking a seasoned Security DevSecOps professional to support critical Defence initiatives. This role is ideal for a subject matter expert (SME) in DevSecOps or DevOps implementation with a strong background in information assurance, risk management, and policy development within the Defence sector.
You will lead efforts to interpret and apply security policies, manage risk, and develop compliance strategies across complex, multi-domain environments. Your work will directly support accreditation processes, operational security reviews, and the development of enduring policy frameworks.
About the Candidate:
- Interpret and apply information assurance and security policies to manage risk
- Develop alternate or equivalent controls where necessary
- Provide expert guidance across Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
- Conduct information assurance reviews for accreditation across multiple domains
- Contribute to policy, standards, and guideline development throughout the capability lifecycle
- Advise on compliance controls for products, services, and systems
- Investigate breaches and recommend control improvements
- Maintain legislated data inventories and conduct risk assessments
- Prepare and submit compliance reports to relevant authorities
- 8–11 years in IT with a focus on information security
- Governance, Compliance & Risk (GRC) – Level 3
- Experience with Government Defence Departments – Level 3
- Information Security expertise – Level 3
- Deep knowledge of ISM & Defence Security Policy – Level 3
- Proven experience with:
- ISM and Defence Security Policy Framework (DSPF)
- Cybersecurity initiatives within ASD, DDG, or CASG
- Authoring Defence ICT Security documentation for ATO
- DevSecOps and Agile delivery methodologies
- Defence Strategic and Deployed Networks
Hourly Rate:$140.00-$180.00 per hour
Location and Contract Term:
This role is based in Canberra. Short term contract until Dec 19th, 2025.
Security Requirements:
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a 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. Submissions close COB Friday the 24th of October 2025.
Please call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 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.