Assurance Specialist, Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance

Overview

Our client is a Canberra based Fed Gov Agency. Based in Canberra and requiring NV1 clearance, the Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Assurance Specialist will provide guidance on the application of security controls, performing security risk and business impact analysis and identifying risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and relevant risk assessment qualifications such as CISSP or CCSP and a deep understanding of cyber threats facing Government.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across IT systems, applications, and third-party vendors.
• Evaluate and monitor compliance with Australian Government requirements such as the PSPF, ISM, and Essential Eight, and apply additional oversights from international frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Perform gap analyses and recommend remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with security governance objectives.
• Support audits and certification processes (e.g., IRAP assessments).
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of security controls.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for business and senior executive, translating complex technical findings into clear, actionable treatments and recommendations.

Qualifications

Role Details

This role will be an initial 12 months contract to start around 20th October. Role will close on 24 September. Please email your application to Silvia at Balance Recruitment.

Additional Information

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