Cybersecurity Advisor

One of our federal Government clients is seeking to engage Lead Cyber Advisor /IRAP Assessor for Canberra/Sydney (Replacement role)

Please note Candidate must have Baseline Security clearance

Initial contract duration-3

Months

Extension -12 Months

Location of work- Canberra/Sydney

Working arrangements-Hybrid

Overview-

Our client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Advisor to oversee and manage security requirements and documentation updates in preparation for an upcoming IRAP (Information Security Registered Assessors Program) assessment. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and supporting secure service delivery across the BuyICT platform.

The appointed specialist will work closely with the team to provide expert guidance, ensure security controls remain current, and identify any new controls required to maintain compliance.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Deliver expert cyber security advice and guidance to the Sourcing Platforms team.
• Interpret the platform’s current security controls against updated ISM and SSPA controls (including changes made quarterly by ASD) and identify new controls required for compliance.
• Update and maintain key security documentation, including:
• Security Risk Management Plan (SRMP)
• System Security Plan (SSP)
• System Security Plan Annex (SSPA)
• Continuous Monitoring Plan
• Change Management Plan
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan
• Incident Response Plan
• Support platform security enhancements and recommend measures to mitigate risks, thereby strengthening the platform’s security posture.

If you would like to apply for the above role, then please send your updated resume with Cover Letter to ***email_hidden***