Cyber Security Consultant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia StickmanCyber Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Summary:

This is a client-facing role where you will deliver governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) engagements across a diverse set of industries. You will work directly with client stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity posture, ensure regulatory alignment, and address key risk areas — with a particular focus on vendor risk management, security frameworks, and compliance programs.

This role is ideal for a professional with hands-on GRC consulting experience who is ready to manage projects, execute risk assessments, and contribute to account growth while working under the guidance of senior consultants and practice leaders.

Responsibilities:

Client Advisory & GRC Consulting

  • Support client-facing GRC engagements across industries including financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and government.
  • Conduct vendor risk assessments, third-party security audits, and supply chain risk reviews, within the defined timeframes.
  • Provide regular reporting and updates and manage co-ordination of vendors and along with validating their responses and ensuring the risk assessment is complete.
  • Assist in designing and take ownership in implementing governance frameworks aligned to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Essential Eight, and client-specific needs.
  • Contribute to the development of cybersecurity roadmaps and risk mitigation strategies under senior consultant guidance.

Compliance & Risk Advisory

  • Deliver ISO 27001 gap assessments, internal audits, and implementation support.
  • Support financial services clients with compliance needs under APRA CPS 234 and related prudential standards.
  • Conduct compliance assessments against Australian regulatory requirements including Privacy Act 1988 and SOCI Act obligations.
  • Assist with PCI DSS assessments and remediation programs (desirable, not mandatory).

Security Program Support

  • Support cloud security reviews across AWS and Azure environments.
  • Assist in developing risk registers, incident response plans, and continuity frameworks in line with client business objectives.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for executive stakeholders, clearly linking cyber risk insights to business outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field (preferred).
  • 3–6 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance-focused consulting.
  • Strong experience conducting vendor risk assessments and supplier security reviews.
  • Practical knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and Essential Eight frameworks.
  • Understanding of APRA CPS 234, Privacy Act, and SOCI Act requirements.
  • Ability to document and present clear, actionable recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client-facing roles.

Certifications:

  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer (required)
  • CISA/ CISM/ CRISC (preferred but not all required)
  • Cloud security certifications (advantageous)
  • PCI QSA or PCI DSS experience (advantageous)

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