Lead Cyber Analyst (contract)

The role
A federal agency is seeking a Lead Cyber Analyst for a high performing, fast paced ICT cyber security team. You’ll review and help develop security documentation, including System Security Plan Annexes and System Security Plans, and run security risk assessments in line with the Protective Security Policy Framework and Information Security Manual.
Key duties include:

• Conducting security risk assessments across Azure Cloud, legacy systems and AI technology
• Reviewing and contributing to security documentation and system designs
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues under limited supervision
• Managing a large and varied workload
• Presenting risk assessments and findings to senior executives
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with government standards

About you

• 3 to 5 years’ government experience conducting security risk assessments in a cyber team
• Hands on experience assessing risk across Azure Cloud, legacy systems and AI technology
• Current knowledge of PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight applied to system design
• Strong stakeholder management, comfortable with technical and non-technical audiences
• Confident presenting to senior executives
• Solid understanding of networking infrastructure
• Exposure to Azure DevOps is a plus
• Australian Citizen, must be able to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

The offer

• 12 month initial contract with two 12 month extension options
• Estimated start date of 17 August 2026
• Hybrid working arrangement based in Canberra, up to 40 hours per week
• Work within a well resourced, high impact cyber security function at a major federal department

Apply now
Applications close 27th July.