About Us
IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia.
Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant to join a Defence capability program supporting a modernisation project. Working within the Communications Delivery Team, you will provide cyber security assessment, authorisation and assurance
services to support the delivery and sustainment of critical Land Command,
Control, Communications and Computing capabilities. This role requires a highly capable cyber security professional who can operate effectively in a complex Defence environment,
provide trusted advice to stakeholders, assess cyber risks, and support
compliance with Defence and Australian Government security requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct System Assessment and Authorisation activities in accordance with Defence and Australian Government cyber security frameworks.
- Perform assessments against the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Defence Security Policy Framework and requirements.
- Undertake Operational Effectiveness Reviews (OER) and Design Effectiveness Reviews (DER).
- Audit the effectiveness of cyber security controls across Defence capability systems.
- Develop Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Authority to Operate (ATO) briefs, risk assessments and remediation recommendations.
- Identify, analyse and evaluate cyber security and business risks.
- Assess vulnerabilities relating to security exceptions, software defects and architecture or design weaknesses.
- Conduct threat modelling and cyber security architecture assessments.
- Review system security documentation, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Defence requirements.
- Support Change Control Boards (CCBs) and configuration governance activities.
- Provide cyber security advice to project and engineering stakeholders.
- Support capability delivery teams in understanding and mitigating cyber security risks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Defence, project, sustainment and operational stakeholders
About You
You are an experienced cyber security professional with strong Defence or complex ICT systems experience. You have a solid understanding of security assessment and authorisation activities, cyber governance, risk management and compliance frameworks. You are capable of producing high-quality technical assessments while working collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant qualifications in DCIAB-CSAA as a Cyber Security Assessor
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and/or IRAP accreditation.
- Knowledge of radio and satellite communications systems and/or Defence-specific systems.
- Understanding of modern networking, operating systems and ICT environments.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical reports and assessment artefacts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Additional Information:
- Role Type: Full Time
- Clearance: Current AGSVA NV1 minimum
- Location: Melbourne or Canberra
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid arrangement with a minimum of 3 days per week, week on week onsite
- Citizenship Requirement: This role may require access to US export-controlled material. Applicants may be required to disclose dual citizenship and country of birth. Access to controlled material is subject to relevant approvals.
What we offer
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team, working across some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an
all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.
As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment
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