Assessment and Authorisation- AU Citizen with Security Clearance

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• →Security Risk Management
  • →Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks across projects and operational environments.
  • →Facilitate risk workshops with stakeholders to capture and validate security risks.
  • →Monitor and report on risk status, treatment progress, and residual risk to governance forums.
  • →Ensure security controls are implemented and tested to mitigate identified risks effectively.
  • →Help project manage day to day tasks with the manager and program leads.
• →Security Assessment and Authorisation
  • →Execute system security authorisation processes in accordance with ISM (Information Security Manual) and the client's security requirements, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps.
  • →Prepare and maintain risk assessments, and accreditation documentation.
  • →Ensure compliance with security controls for governance, identification, protection, detection, and response functions.
• →Maintaning Compliance
  • →Develop and maintain security documentation as per the client's security guidelines (e.g., security policies, procedures, incident response plans).
  • →Support compliance obligations by adhering to ISMAustralian Government’s security compliance requirements for classified and controlled information handling.
  • →Maintain accurate records of security authorisations, exceptions, and audit evidence for accreditation reviews.
• →Stakeholder Engagement
  • →Liaise with Authorising Officers, system owners, and project teams to ensure security documentation meets the client's required standards.
  • →Provide guidance on ISM, Essential Eight, and the Department’s specific security controls during project delivery.
• →Monitoring & Reporting
  • →Support in establishment and ongoing management of GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) tooling.
  • →Track and report on security authorisation status, documentation, deliverables, and compliance gaps.
  • →Assist in continuous monitoring activities and maintain documentation for audits and inspections.

• Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, IRAP Assessor, or equivalent security accreditation experience preferred.
• Technical Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of Australian PSPF and ISM cybersecurity principles and NIST guidelines (Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond).
  • Deep understanding of the Essential 8 requirements for classified information and processes.
  • Experience with security documentation (Accreditation packages).
• Skills
  • Excellent documentation and organisational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret and apply ISM and security controls in practical scenarios.
  • Experience in collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence)
  • Familiarity with security GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) platforms.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging operational and business stakeholders.

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• Current Baseline Security Clearance and willingness to upgrade to NV1
• Australian Citizens with ability to obtain a clearance considered

Must be willing to work onsite 5 days a week

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