Lead Cyber Advisor

5 days ago

n Capital Territory, Australia Ressam Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Initial contract of 12 months with 2 x 12 months
  • Based in ACT.
  • Requires NV1 security clearance.

Security
Due to client requirements, candidates must be an Australian citizen with active NV1 Security clearance. Applicants residing outside of Australia or non-citizens will not be considered.

What We Are Looking For
Ressam is currently looking to fill a Lead Cyber Advisor role for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, please apply if the following role interest you.

Lead Cyber Advisor
DAFF are seeking a highly skilled technical resource to join our high-performing and fast paced ICT cyber security team.

This resource will conduct risk assessments of ICT systems and applications in line with current Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) requires and Information Security Manual (ISM).

Key Duties And Responsibilities
The applicant must have:

  • 5 years' experience working within Government conducting security risk assessments in a cyber team.
  • Experience in conducting security risk assessments with Azure Cloud, Legacy ICT systems, AI Technology and complex systems.
  • Current knowledge and experience providing guidance on application and system designs relating to PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight.
  • Experience in liaising with non-technical and technical stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues, system risks and recommendations.
  • Experience in presenting risk assessments and findings to senior executive audiences.
  • Assist in identifying opportunities to improve the security posture of the department's environment.
  • Strong understanding of networking infrastructure.
  • Understanding of Operational Technologies will be an advantage

Skills And Capability

  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  • Has sound judgement and the ability to work under pressure with limited supervision to produce high quality outcomes.
  • Ability to manage a large workload.
  • Ability to develop strong productive relationship, communication skills and issue resolution.
  • Strong written ability is required to be able to explain complex systems to a non-technical audience.
  • Strong communication skills to present security artifacts to a senior audience confidently.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions and ensure compliance with Australian government standards and frameworks.

Work Arrangements
Onsite - Must be ACT based to work in the Canberra office 5 days a week.

Contact Us
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Who We Are?
As experts in the Information Technology recruitment industry, Ressam provides both permanent and temporary personnel assignments. With our experience, extensive industry network, financial transparency, and collaboration with clients we consider ourselves one-of-a-kind IT recruiters when it comes to finding the perfect candidates for you.

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