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Senior Security Assurance Specialist

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Latitude IT Full time

Location:
Melbourne OR Sydney

Contract Duration:
Until 31st June 2026 with view to extension

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Assurance Specialist to join a leading organisation's security team. This hands-on, highly technical role focuses on assuring the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls across IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, with a particular focus on the telecommunications and critical infrastructure sectors.

You will be part of a hybrid
Line 1–2 assurance function
, responsible for validating control implementation, reviewing security metrics, and ensuring compliance with key frameworks, including Essential 8, ISM, NIST, PSPF, and SOCI. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a maturing security assurance program and influence cyber resilience at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct technical assurance reviews to assess the effectiveness of security controls across IT and OT systems.
  • Validate compliance with
    Essential 8
    , ISM, NIST, PSPF, and other relevant frameworks.
  • Identify control gaps and provide evidence-based recommendations for remediation and uplift.
  • Assure the quality, consistency, and completeness of security-related metrics, reporting, and dashboards.
  • Support internal and external audits through evidence collection and control validation.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical controls align with business risk and compliance requirements.

What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in security assurance, audit, or technical risk management roles.
  • Demonstrated expertise with Essential 8 and ISM controls.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST, PSPF, SOCI, and other security control frameworks.
  • Experience assessing technical controls, processes, and reporting mechanisms in IT and OT environments.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience in telecommunications, critical infrastructure, or utilities is highly desirable.

Why Apply:

  • Play a pivotal role in maturing a cutting-edge security assurance program.
  • Work in a technically challenging and highly visible role influencing cybersecurity outcomes at a senior level.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Interested?
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