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The Role:
As a Security Architect, your role will be vital in the safeguarding of our most critical assets. Your expertise will guide the design and implementation of security solutions that protect sensitive data, networks and systems against emerging threats. You will work together with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure that security is embedded in every layer of the infrastructure and that best practices in cybersecurity are maintained across all initiatives
Key duties and responsibilities
Skills and Experience Required:
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in ACT. 12 month contract with 2x12-month extension option pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A TSPV security clearance is required.
How to Apply: Applications close 28 March.
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
Lead Cyber Security Specialist
| Job title : | Lead Cyber Security Specialist |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | Competitive |
| Start date : | 2025-02-27 |
| Duration : | 12 months |
| Job Reference : | V-50302 |
| Contact name : | Kelly Shockley |
| Contact email : | kelly@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 21 days ago |
As a Security Architect, your role will be vital in the safeguarding of our most critical assets. Your expertise will guide the design and implementation of security solutions that protect sensitive data, networks and systems against emerging threats. You will work together with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure that security is embedded in every layer of the infrastructure and that best practices in cybersecurity are maintained across all initiatives
Key duties and responsibilities
- Develop and design secure IT infrastructures and architectures ensuring the protection of sensitive data, networks and systems against emerging cyber threats.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Enforce security standards, policies, and best practices across all technology platforms, ensuring alignment with industry and agency regulations.
- Design and implement security solutions including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption and identity, and access management and data loss prevention to safeguard IT environments.
- Develop incident response plans and collaborate with IT and security teams to investigate and respond to security incidents, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal impact.
- Ensure that security measures comply with relevant regulatory and industry standards, conducting regular audits to maintain compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, operations, legal, and business to integrate security measures into the agency’s overall strategy and workflows.
- Provide training and guidance to internal teams on security best practices, ensuring employees understand and follow security protocols.
- Implement monitoring solutions to detect and respond to security threats in real-time. Generate reports for senior management to track security performance and improvements.
- Oversee the security of cloud environments and network infrastructures, ensuring robust protection against unauthorised access, data breaches and other vulnerabilities.
- Conduct regular reviews and assessments of existing security architectures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending enhancements to strengthen defences.
- Stay informed of the latest security threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring the agency’s security posture evolves in response to emerging risks.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in cyber security for government.
- Relevant formal education or training and demonstrated application of technical cyber security skillset.
- Proven expertise in Cyber GRC, including governance, risk management, compliance, and the use of GRC tools to ensure robust cybersecurity practices and regulatory adherence.
- Demonstrated engagement skills, including ability to lead complex technical discussions to reach common understanding and agreement from a broad range of technical specialists.
- Excellent communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders.
- Experience working in one or more NIC agencies in a capability delivery or security assurance capacity.
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in ACT. 12 month contract with 2x12-month extension option pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A TSPV security clearance is required.
How to Apply: Applications close 28 March.
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