Security Specialist

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Exclaim IT Full time

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Security Specialist to join a leading Cyber Security Unit within the Queensland Government sector.

In this role, you will be part of the Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) team, responsible for designing, developing and delivering a new Red Teaming Program aimed at strengthening cyber resilience across government entities.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expertise to define and deliver the end-to-end Red Teaming Programme.
  • Manage delivery of red teaming exercises, ensuring adherence to agreed scope, methodologies, and reporting standards.
  • Develop C-suite and board-level reports to communicate key insights and lessons learned across agencies.
  • Prepare and maintain plans and artefacts that support continuous improvement and outcome achievement.
  • Build and manage productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration across government.
  • Apply project planning, risk, quality, and resource management principles to ensure successful delivery.
  • Oversee vendor and contract management to ensure value for money and quality outcomes.
  • Monitor and report on programme benefits, risks, issues, dependencies, schedules, and progress.
  • Promote a workplace culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Highly desirable criteria

  • Demonstrated understanding of red team engagements across physical, digital, and human vectors.
  • Experience in cybersecurity assurance projects, including red, blue or purple team initiatives.
  • Proven experience working within complex or large-scale environments; Queensland Government experience is advantageous.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and executive levels.
  • Strategic thinking and planning capability, with demonstrated experience in vendor and contract management.
  • Experience leading delivery in dynamic environments while managing competing priorities.

Desirable criteria

  • Experience with the SMEAC planning model.
  • Possession of OSCP, CRTP, GPEN or CREST certification (highly regarded).
  • Tertiary qualification or significant work experience in Programme or Project Management.
  • Proven experience working with or leading third-party professional service providers.
  • Understanding of leadership capabilities aligned to the Program Leader competencies within the Queensland public sector framework.

Skills and experience

  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, testing methodologies, and risk management principles.
  • Ability to translate complex technical findings into meaningful insights for executive audiences.
  • Advanced communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
  • Proven track record in delivering multi-stakeholder cybersecurity projects or programmes.
  • Experience in report writing, documentation, and developing actionable recommendations from testing outcomes.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams and adapt to changing operational needs.

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Raisa on or via email at -, and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.

Please note that a National Police Check may be required as part of pre-employment screening.

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