Cyber Security Specialist

One of our Federal Government Clients is seeking to engage Cyber Security Specialist (Lead Remediation Expert). This is a long-term contractual position.

Please check below all the job details:

Location of work: Canberra

Length of contract: 12 months + 24 months extension

Australian Citizenship: Yes

Security Clearance: NV2

Job Description:

Cyber Security Remediation Specialists assist organisations in interpreting cyber uplift reports and implementing recommended remediation activities.

Key duties and responsibilities

Client requires an EL1 equivalent Cyber Security Remediation Specialist to guide stakeholders through the remediation process, ensuring alignment with security principles and frameworks, and strengthening organisational resilience across Information Technology and Operational Technology environments. This role requires both technical expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Remediation Support

• Assist organisations with addressing findings from cyber uplift or assessment reports.
• Provide clear guidance on recommended security improvements across IT and OT environments.

Security Control Assessment

• Evaluate existing controls against industry frameworks (e.g., ASD E8MM, CIS CSC, NIST SP 800- 53, Cyber Security Framework) and best practice.
• Ability to assess technical control effectiveness in IT and OT environments.
• Expertise in assessing security control effectiveness one or more of Active Directory, Endpoint Security, and Network Security.
• Advise on practical steps to close identified gaps.

Threat & Vulnerability Advisory

• Interpret vulnerability and compliance scan results.
• Identify gaps in vulnerability management implementation.
• Communicate risks and recommended fixes to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a cyber-security role.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of cyber security and privacy principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• Demonstrated experience in assessing and advising on security controls based on industry frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading security uplift projects in IT or OT environments, and familiarity with vulnerability scanning and compliance tools.
• Ability to interpret technical findings and translate them into clear remediation guidance.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders, utilising excellent communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated analytical and methodical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance technical detail with strategic oversight.
• Demonstrated strong collaboration and workshop facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in cyber security practices and holds relevant industry certifications.

The Next step is easy: If you are interested, you may send an email to [email protected] for more information.

We offer the following benefits to our contractors:

• No payroll processing fee
• Insurance Coverage
• Salary Packaging Options
• Flexible Salary Options
• Prompt Salary Disbursement (after one day of approved timesheet submission)
• Learning and Development Support.