Security Specialist

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Talent Full time

About the Role:
A Queensland Government agency is seeking a Security Specialist to work with its red teaming program. You will plan and execute high-impact exercises across digital, physical, and human vectors, uncover vulnerabilities, and deliver actionable intelligence to strengthen the agency's cyber security posture. This role includes managing third-party suppliers, providing concise reporting to executives, and driving continuous improvement across all security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead red team operations, ensuring exercises meet scope, methodology, and reporting standards.
  • Identify critical weaknesses and translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for executive and board-level decision-making.
  • Develop lessons learned, process improvements, and program artifacts to elevate security capabilities.
  • Forge strong, professional relationships with internal teams, agencies, and vendors to achieve program objectives.
  • Manage vendor contracts to ensure outcomes are delivered efficiently and effectively.
  • Apply rigorous program and project management practices, including risk, quality, and resource management.

What We're Looking For:

  • Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing red team engagements and proactive assurance projects.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strategic thinker with proven planning, stakeholder, and vendor management skills.
  • Experience in complex environments; Queensland Government experience is advantageous.
  • Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CRTP, GPEN, or CREST highly regarded.
  • Eligibility for NV1 National Security Clearance.

Key Benefits:

  • Directly fortify cyber security for a Queensland Government agency.
  • Exposure to executive-level reporting and delivery of complex, high-stakes programs.
  • Work in a high-performing, professional team with hybrid flexibility.
  • Shape continuous improvement processes and drive impactful, agency-wide security initiatives.

Apply now
to take ownership of this critical program and enhance the agency's cyber resilience.

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