GRC Consultant

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GRC Consultant with a strong technical background in cyber, network, and cloud security. This is an immediate 6-month contract opportunity to join our team and provide expert support to a key client based in Sydney. While the client is in Sydney, this role is open to exceptional candidates located in any state across Australia.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hybrid GRC and technical security expert. In this pivotal role, you'll act as a bridge between security policy and technical assessments, leveraging your deep knowledge to ensure the client's systems are not only secure but also fully compliant with industry standards. You will be instrumental in translating complex governance and risk requirements into tangible, effective security controls. We need a proactive professional who can navigate the complexities of a modern security landscape and provide strategic advice.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Risk & Compliance:
  Lead GRC activities, including security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews against frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and ASD Essential Eight.
• Cloud and Network Security:
  Conduct Risk Assessments against network and cloud platforms (i.e. Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Communicate complex security risks and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Information

Why join us:

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks:

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks