Senior Security & Risk Consultant

About the role

Aurecon, an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, is looking for a Senior Security & Risk Consultant for its Perth-based team. The role contributes to projects and programs in defence, data centre, transport, corrections, aviation and commercial sectors, and is explicitly not a cyber security role.

Key responsibilities

• Develop physical and electronic security designs, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and vehicle barrier systems
• Deliver security risk assessments, security management plans, master planning, CPTED advice and protective security strategies
• Prepare concept and detailed design documentation, technical specifications, reports and tender deliverables
• Engage directly with clients, facilitate workshops and give practical advice from early planning through to delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on defence, data centre, transport, corrections, aviation and commercial projects

Required profile

• Relevant experience in physical and electronic security design, ideally in consulting, systems integration or a comparable client-side environment
• Experience in security risk management or advisory services, able to turn risks into practical design and operational outcomes
• Relevant qualification in security risk management, security studies, engineering, communications or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Australian citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance
• WA Security Consultant licence, or the ability to obtain one after joining
• Experience with Defence or government security frameworks, data centres, mission-critical facilities, or SCEC endorsement is highly regarded

Required skills

• Knowledge of electronic security systems such as CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and intercoms, and an understanding of physical security measures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients and working across multidisciplinary project teams