Cyber Security Compliance Specialist (part Time)

Our client is an established federal government agency. Due to continued growth and a transformation of their business model this is a great opportunity to join the team on a contract basis in a part time role in influential position that will shape the future of the organisation’s cyber operations.

What’s on offer?

• 6-month contract with option of a further 2 x 6-month extensions.
• Part-time with hybrid working arrangements.
• Remote working possible.
• Opportunity to work within a rewarding and engaging agency.
• Develop the agency’s cyber compliance and abilities during a time of exciting change.

The Cyber Security GRC Team is building its capability with the aim to elevate its maturity. This part time position (3 days per week) will be assigned to the assessment of new and upgraded systems to ensure the security accreditation requirements are met, as per the department’s Authority to Operate Framework.

This position will be responsible for providing security advice in line with the department’s processes and policies and security frameworks including the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP).

Key Responsibilities

The Cyber Security Compliance Officer is responsible for:

• Writing quality security accreditation documentation including SOA, SRMP, SSP, and Certification Reports.
• Effectively communicating security concepts and controls to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Providing considered security advice to stakeholders, team members and executive leaders.
• Taking direction from the ITSA while working within the program team
• Facilitating and negotiating discussions to an agreeable decision.

What you’ll need to succeed

The chosen candidate will have demonstrated extensive experience working as a security compliance specialist, with knowledge of the ISM, PSPF and IRAP processes, and the communication skills necessary to provide advice and supporting documentation associated with the department’s security framework. While working closely with technical and non-technical departmental staff to achieve the required outcomes. On top of this, you’ll need to be passionate about advancing the organisation for the benefit of its clients.

Essential Criteria

The successful candidate will have the IT skills and relevant work experience, in conjunction with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement. Ability to work as part of an agile team and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders is also a requirement.

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen that holds a Baseline Security Clearance.
• 5 years’ experience as a cyber security compliance specialist
• Demonstrated experience in relation to the detailed skill set as well as working in large complex ICT environments with a focus on Microsoft technologies.
• Ability to consult with a range of both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of Australian Government Policies and frameworks relating to Government Services