Cyber Security Specialist

Location: ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA.

Contract: 12 month contract with 12 month extension.

Eligibility: Australian citizenship required.

About the opportunity:

As an APSP6 Cyber Security Specialist, you will provide specialist advice and technical expertise to support the cyber advisory section. Your role involves managing security policies, contributing to cybersecurity initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and frameworks.

You will play a critical role in strategic planning and policy development, ensuring that the organisation's cybersecurity posture is resilient and adaptive to emerging threats.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage and update the Cyber Incident Response Register in line with privacy laws.
• Collaborate with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and produce key security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP) and Security Risk Management Plans (SRMP).
• Develop security policies, standards, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and robust cybersecurity practices.
• Provide expert analysis of cyber risks, oversee the Information Security Management System (ISMS), and offer guidance on threat intelligence and security architecture.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, cyber risk assessments, and compliance reporting (e.g., Essential Eight, PSPF).
• Maintain stakeholder relationships to enhance cyber resilience and ensure open communication.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and implement appropriate measures.
• Support security awareness, continuous improvement, and compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and PSPF.

You will have demonstrated the following experience:

• Building productive working relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration across the organisation.
• Providing subject matter expertise, driving compliance with the PSPF, Essential Eight, ISO 27001 and relevant legislation.
• Delivering, and implementing prioritised requests to ensure the best outcomes for the Commission, aligning with quality and operational support standards.
• Taking ownership and accountability for your assigned area of responsibility, ensuring work is performed according to agreed standards.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of cyber frameworks, legislation, policies, and procedures.
• The ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing security risks, ensuring that the organisation's information assets are protected.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity trends and commit to professional development.

For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Ebony Henderson on 02 6113 7534 or alternatively please APPLY NOW!

About Ignite:

At Ignite, we pride ourselves on being a leading recruitment agency in Australia, providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment services at all levels of seniority for businesses in both the public and private sectors. Our expertise spans various industries, including IT and Digital, Government, Business support, Engineering and Information Management recruitment. Plus, we provide sought-after On-demand IT services and Technology Services.

We have an enviable track record of being a top 10 recruitment supplier to the federal government and have built strong client relationships over the past four decades. Our extensive talent database, with over 870,000 candidate records, combined with our national resource centre, means we deliver effective and efficient recruitment services. Ignite is dedicated to delivering exceptional recruitment, across Australia’s public and private sectors.

Ignite has genuinely earned our reputation as a leading recruitment agency in Australia.

As our name suggests, we’re the spark that sets your bottom line alight by matching outstanding talent to your needs and culture.