Cyber Security GRC Analyst

• Contract Length :12‑month initial contract, with further 12‑month extensions available
• Security Clearance :Must be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum NV1 security clearance
• Location :Canberra, ACT based role with on-site requirement

What You Will Do

As a Cyber Security GRC Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting large-scale cyber resilience and security uplift initiatives within a highly regulated environment. You will work closely with business, technology, and security stakeholders to ensure security requirements are embedded throughout project delivery and operational activities.

Your responsibilities will include

• Contribute to solution and architecture design by providing cyber security guidance and risk-based recommendations.
• Review, analyse, and define security requirements aligned with industry and government security frameworks.
• Develop high-quality security documentation, reports, and executive briefings to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate and support security assurance activities, including security assessments, audits, penetration testing, and independent assurance reviews.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) artefacts, policies, procedures, and security documentation.
• Engage with stakeholders across business and technical teams to drive security outcomes and ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Support risk management activities, including security risk identification, assessment, treatment, and reporting.
• Provide cyber security expertise during critical operational periods and program delivery milestones.

You Should Have

• Strong knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and Essential Eight.
• Demonstrated experience performing Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) functions within complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to develop, review, and maintain security governance and compliance documentation.
• Experience supporting security assurance activities, including audits, assessments, penetration testing, and compliance reviews.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience preparing executive-level communications, presentations, and security reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance, or related security disciplines.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries or government environments.
• Familiarity with security accreditation, assurance, and risk management frameworks.
• Exposure to cyber resilience, security transformation, or uplift programs.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent.
• Understanding of security architecture principles and secure-by-design methodologies.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities across large programs.

The role closes on 27/08/2026 before 05:00 pm.

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