Cyber Government Risk & Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Cyber Government Risk & Compliance Specialist will translate cyber security requirements into practical engineering solutions for Defence systems, assess security risks, and provide trusted technical advice to stakeholders. This role is based in Mawson Lakes, SA and offers the chance to lead technical security outcomes across the system lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Translate cyber security requirements into engineering solutions throughout the system lifecycle.
• Review system designs and technical changes to assess security impacts and ensure compliance.
• Conduct threat modelling, threat hunting and vulnerability assessments.
• Support development, validation and verification of security controls and risk treatments.
• Provide technical cyber security expertise and troubleshooting support to engineering, architecture, operations and program stakeholders.
• Apply Defence and Australian Government cyber security frameworks, standards and policies.
• Support security assurance, accreditation and authorisation activities, including risk management and reporting.
• Mentor technical teams and promote cyber security awareness and best practice.

Required profile

• Significant experience in systems security engineering within Defence or complex ICT environments.
• Strong knowledge of Defence cyber security frameworks such as DCSAAF, ISM, PSPF, DSPF and SPARTA.
• Proven experience in security architecture, requirements analysis, assurance, accreditation and risk management.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Defence security clearance.

Required skills

• Linux administration and system hardening.
• VMware environments.
• Elastic Security and SIEM technologies.
• Threat modelling, threat hunting and vulnerability assessment.
• Network architecture, identity and access management.
• ASD‑approved cryptographic requirements and secure system design.

What we offer

• Work on innovative projects with internal secondments and structured career pathways.
• Flexible work options and up to four additional weeks of leave per year.
• Free mental health support for you and your family.
• Employee discounts, novated leasing, referral incentives and financial guidance.
• Veteran friendly workplace and commitment to diversity and inclusion.