Cyber Grc/Cyber Security Specialists

Description:

The Role:

As a Cyber GRC/Cyber Security Specialist, your role will be vital in the safeguarding of our most critical assets. Your expertise will guide the design and implementation of solutions that protect sensitive data, networks and systems against emerging threats. You'll work together with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders to ensure that security is embedded in every layer of the infrastructure and that best practices in cybersecurity are maintained across all initiatives.

• 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.
• Develop and enforce security policies, best practices, and standards across all platforms, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and guidelines.
• Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with relevant standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on security best practices, ensuring that employees adhere to organizational security protocols and guidelines.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends and emerging risks, continuously adapting and enhancing security measures to address evolving challenges.

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. 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 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. A high level of analytical ability, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within defined timelines.

Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra. 12 month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options pending budget and delegate approval.

Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A NV1 (minimum requirement) is required for this role.

How to Apply: Applications close 7 May.

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

Whizdom Recruitment