Lead Cyber Advisor

5 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Pinaka Technology Solutions Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Lead Cyber Advisor

Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders.

Must be Canberra-based - Fully onsite only

Must hold an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) clearance.


What to submit?

  1. A tailored resume in docx format

  2. A one page (5000 character) summary response to the selection criteria below.

RFQ Details

  • RFQ ID: LH-04646

  • Closing Date: Tuesday, 07 October :59pm (Canberra time)

  • Estimated Start Date: Monday, 20 October 2025

  • Initial Contract Duration: 12 months

  • Extension Term: 12 months

  • Number of Extensions: 2

  • Experience Level: Lead EL1 equivalent

  • Security Clearance: Must hold an active NV1 (or higher)

Client Details

  • Agency: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

  • Location of Work: ACT

  • Working Arrangements: Onsite, Canberra office (5 days per week)

  • Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Details

DAFF is seeking a highly skilled Lead Cyber Advisor to join its ICT Cyber Security team.

The role focuses on conducting cyber risk assessments of ICT systems and applications, providing expert guidance aligned with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct ICT system/application risk assessments in line with PSPF, ISM, and Essential Eight

  • Perform assessments across Azure Cloud, Legacy ICT systems, AI technologies, and complex systems

  • Provide security design guidance for applications and systems

  • Present risk assessments/findings to executive audiences and advise on mitigation strategies

  • Liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders on cyber risks and recommendations

  • Identify opportunities to strengthen DAFFs overall cyber posture

  • Apply strong knowledge of networking infrastructure

  • Contribute to security uplift for Operational Technologies (advantageous)

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement compliant security solutions

  • Produce high-quality security documentation and artefacts

Selection Criteria

Max 5000 characters total in one-page pitch (individual responses not required)

Essential Criteria

  1. Minimum 5 years experience conducting cyber security risk assessments in Government cyber teams

  2. Experience conducting security risk assessments with:

    • Azure Cloud

    • Legacy ICT systems

    • AI technologies

    • Complex systems

  3. Knowledge and experience providing design guidance aligned with PSPF, ISM, and Essential Eight

  4. Proven ability to engage with non-technical and technical stakeholders on cyber issues, risks, and recommendations

  5. Strong understanding of networking infrastructure

  6. Must be Canberra-based and must hold or be able to obtain NV1 clearance

Skills and Capabilities

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues under pressure

  • Manage high workloads with sound judgment and independence

  • Build productive relationships and resolve issues effectively

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to present to senior audiences

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