Senior Cyber Security Specialist – Defence

About the role

This senior position supports a Defence capability programme that protects complex, high‑security ICT environments. You will join a specialist team to provide expert cyber security advice and ensure critical systems meet stringent security and governance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide cyber security and ICT security subject‑matter expertise across complex Defence systems.
• Lead security assurance, certification, accreditation and authorisation activities.
• Develop Assessment & Authorisation (A&A) artefacts and related security documentation.
• Conduct cyber readiness and security verification activities.
• Interpret and apply Defence security policy, governance and risk frameworks.
• Collaborate with technical teams and senior stakeholders to deliver secure capability outcomes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in Defence cyber security within highly regulated environments.
• Strong background in security assurance, certification, accreditation or ICT governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and technical documentation skills.
• Australian citizenship and an active NV2 Security Clearance.

Required skills

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) or equivalent assurance methodology.
• Defence security frameworks and policies.
• Assessment & Authorisation (A&A) processes.