Information Technology Security Analyst

Profectus is seeking experienced IT Security Analysts to support a major Australian Government agency in delivering its FY2026-27 Digital Identity Program of Work. This is an opportunity to contribute to nationally significant digital infrastructure, working within multidisciplinary agile teams alongside APS staff and other vendor partners. The Agency operates a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) delivery model, and all personnel will be expected to work collaboratively in blended teams to deliver against Program Increment commitments.

Key Requirements

• Conduct security risk assessments and assurance activities for cloud environments, with AWS expertise highly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of key frameworks and standards (e.g. ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, NIST, ISO 27001) and the ability to document and communicate risk effectively
• Prepare accreditation and certification documentation for regulatory and compliance audits
• Support audit and compliance processes, including IRAP assessments or similar assurance reviews
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical audiences

Desirable Experience

• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISA, CISM, or IRAP Assessor)
• Government or regulated sector experience
• Experience working within large-scale Australian Government ICT environments

Locations

Roles are based on-site at Agency offices in the following locations:

• ACT (Canberra)
• QLD (Brisbane)
• VIC (Melbourne)

Security Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Must hold a minimum Baseline security clearance at commencement (1 July 2026)
• Upgrade to NV1 clearance may be required and will be advised as applicable
• All personnel must undertake and maintain a Pre-Employment Integrity Check (PEIC)

Submission Deadline

Expressions of interest close Tuesday 21 April 2026.

Why Profectus

Profectus partners with the Australian Government to deliver trusted ICT capability across critical programs. We take a long-term, relationship-driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.