Cyber and Technology Risk Assurance

One purpose, one practice

We are public purpose sector specialists who support governments and their agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills, capabilities and expertise to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across three national practices:

• Transformation
• Risk, Programs and Cyber
• Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure

Cyber & Tech Risk

The mission of our Cyber & Tech Risk (C&TR) practice is to increase public trust and participation in government digital services; a key driver in improving Australia's productivity, equality, resilience, and prosperity. Our subject matter specialists bring scale and expertise across all phases of cyber transformation covering advisory and assurance, privacy and data governance, digital identity, technology implementation, and ongoing security operations.

Cyber Advisory and Assurance

Our Cyber Assurance specialists combine the skills and discipline of an auditor with technical know-how and expertise across a broad range of technology risk disciplines. With a focus on improving the resilience of information systems, our Cyber and Technology Risk Assurance team support our clients with a range of fascinating and complex technology challenges.  

A day in the life of a Cyber and Technology Risk Assurance consultant ranges from mastering and applying the broad range of cyber and technology frameworks we implement (e.g. NIST, PSPF/ISM, ISO27k, ITIL, etc.), to assessing the core processes and controls that ensure the availability and performance of complex technology solutions, to advising our clients on core IT Resilience strategies in relation to disaster recovery and business continuity for mission-critical systems. 

The Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate in our Cyber Advisory team, you will create value by:

• Working as part of a team of consultants on a broad range of engagements in the areas of Cyber Risk Management, Strategy, Governance & Culture, and Cyber Transformation.
• Leveraging your assurance and audit skill set to deliver high quality outcomes to our clients through a combination of hands-on delivery and coaching to more junior members of the team. 
• Taking ownership and accountability to deliver a range of outcomes on client engagements, leveraging the broader team as required to ensure success.
• Supporting the development of new capabilities, products and services based on market demand.

About You

As an Associate within Scyne Advisory, technically, you will bring to the position:

• Demonstrated industry experience working with organisations implementing cyber security controls.
• A working understanding of common cyber security and IT/OT frameworks used by Australian government organisations (e.g. ISM/PSPF, ISO27k, NIST CSF, VPDSF, SACSF, ITIL, COBIT, ISA 63442, etc.).
• Familarity with undertaking internal audit and assurance reviews, including those aligned to the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Global Quality Standards and/or Australian Standards on Assurance Engagements (ASAE).
• A proven ability to work autonomously and deliver tasks on a project under time pressure.
• (Desired but not mandatory) Qualifications and certifications in recognised and relevant industry accreditations such as AWS and/or Microsoft Cloud certifications, SANS GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP), CISA, ISO27001 training, Chartered Security Architect – Foundation Certificate (SCF), FAIR Analysis Fundamentals, or CompTIA.
• (Desired but not mandatory) Ability to obtain an Australian Government security clearance would be looked upon positively but not mandatory for this role. 

• Market leading Parental Leave: Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave).
• Flex working: Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us.
• Additional leave: a 5th week of paid leave to support rest, wellbeing, and inclusion during our annual summer shutdown also Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more
• Employee share options for every team member, reflecting our commitment to shared success and ownership.
• Smart Device reimbursement: Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That's why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits: We'll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle.
• Sonder: A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members.

Interested in working together or want to find out more?

If you too share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, then you should apply today.