Cyber Security Risk Assessor

Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Risk Assessor to join 12 months contract with 12 month extension option. This role is open for Australian citizen with an active NV1 security clearance.

• 12 months with 12 months extension option.
• Open for multiple states Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra.
• Open for Australian citizens with an active NV1 security clearance.
• Hybrid role ( 3 days in office and 2 days WFH).
• Paxus pays weekly

As the Cyber Security Risk Assessor you will be responsible for actively managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships and where required will represent and negotiate on behalf of the agency to advance the agency's interests across a range of forums.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Leading and conducting security risk analysis of agency's internal systems and assessing the cyber threat, inherent vulnerabilities and the likelihood and consequences of adverse threat activity.
• Implementing better-practice methodologies and risk management practices aligned with MITRE Att&ck Framework, NIST, ISO 31000/ISO 27001 and the PSPF.
• Developing and managing the production of multiple system-specific security documentation artefacts, including Statement of Applicability, System Security Plan, Security Risk Management Plan, Cyber Security Incident Response Plan, Continuous Monitoring Plan and Security Assessment Plan.
• Developing and managing Authority to Operate artefacts and managing security risks and controls uplift activities arising from cyber security risk analysis.
• Developing targeted security risk advice to allow the agency to prevent, detect and respond to cyber threat activity.
• Developing IT security standards, policy, procedures, and controls for managing risks in a dynamic threat environment.

To be considered for this role you must:

• 5 years-plus experience in cyber security with significant knowledge of cyber security risk concepts/Frameworks and their application in Government ICT systems
• High-level communication and influencing skills
• Degree in Computer science or related field, CISM, CISSP.

When inquiring about this role, please quote the job number #267558

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Irina Alrogi on +61 (0)2 6151 9203 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.