• 12+12+12 month contract - ASAP Start
• $150 - $200 per hour (inc-Super) - market estimate / negotiable
• NV1 Security Clearance minimum (TSPV desired)
• Canberra location - Full-time onsite

Our client, a Federal Government agency focusing on intelligence & National Security, are Seeking the experience of a Cyber Security Specialist (GRC) for a long 12+ 12+12 month contract based in Canberra ACT.

Duties of the Cyber Security Specialist (GRC)

• Guide the design and implementation of solutions that protect sensitive data, networks and systems against emerging threats.
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify, assess, and advocate for security requirements, ensuring that all aspects of system security are addressed.
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive security authorisation plans, producing key documentation such as SRMP, SSP, IRP, CMP, and risk assessments to achieve system authorisation.
• Conduct thorough security assessments, risk analyses, and recommend strategies for mitigating identified vulnerabilities and threats.
• Own the planning and execution of security assessment across multiple projects, ensuring that they meet compliance standards.
• Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with relevant standards and identify areas for improvement.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum five (5) years' experience in cyber security for government.
• Proven expertise in applying cybersecurity frameworks such as the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), NIST or ISO 27001.
• Hands-on experience in the cybersecurity domain or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, IRAP or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Poven expertise in Cyber GRC, including governance, risk management, compliance, and the use of GRC tools to ensure robust cybersecurity practices and regulatory adherence.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability management, and the implementation of security controls and mitigations.
• Demonstrated application of cyber security skillset and experience developing and maintaining core security authorisation documentation such as SRMP and SSP.

How to Apply

Please forward your resume to Ben Cousins at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Apply button, or email your resume to Ben.Cousins @ RecruitmentHive.com.au citing Job ID: BC10808. Alternatively you may call Ben on (02) 6299 1006. Applications close 9/5/2025 however Recruitment Hive welcome late applicants to consider for future opportunities.