4x Principal Cyber Specialists

21 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Compas Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Principal Cyber Security Specialists

Are you a seasoned GRC Architect or cyber security professional ready to influence strategic risk and compliance outcomes at the highest levels of government? Join a critical team supporting the uplift of cyber capability, security assurance, and executive-level advisory functions within a dynamic and high-profile environment.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic security advice to executive stakeholders, aligning cyber risk to business outcomes
  • Develop and maintain accreditation and assurance artefacts (SIA, SSP, SRA, IRP, SRMP, etc.)
  • Ensure alignment with frameworks including ISM, PSPF, ACSC Essential Eight, and NIST
  • Participate in assurance reviews and contribute to secure cloud adoption and system compliance

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering GRC, risk management, and accreditation outcomes in complex ICT environments
  • Deep understanding of security frameworks (ISM, PSPF, ISO27001, Essential Eight, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to influence executive and board-level stakeholders
  • NV1 clearance and Australian Citizenship are mandatory

How to Apply

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Brendan Ly or the Compas Team on and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must be Australian Citizens with an active NV1 clearance.

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