Senior Security Consultant

About the role

NCS Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Security Consultant to provide independent assurance for a high‑profile AI and cyber security initiative. The role involves strategic assessment of security controls, risk identification and delivering evidence‑based recommendations to executive and Board‑level stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of the initiative’s strategic rationale, technical approach, control environment, delivery model, resourcing and cost assumptions.
• Assess effectiveness of proposed security controls, identify gaps, evaluate alternatives and provide independent challenge to support informed decision‑making.
• Develop assurance frameworks, review evidence, document findings and prepare executive and Board reports.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering independent assurance, cyber security reviews or governance assessments on large‑scale technology programmes (>$10 million).
• Strong understanding of Frontier AI, AI‑related risks and AI‑enabled cyber threats.
• Experience in highly regulated environments such as government, financial services or critical infrastructure.

Required skills

• CISSP
• CISM
• CRISC
• CCSP
• SABSA
• TOGAF