Principal Security Analyst Cyber Advisor

Principal Security Analyst Cyber Advisor

Canberra, Australia Posted on 07/17/2026

Working Arrangements

Onsite

Job Description

Job details

Cyber Advisors provide ICT security advice and assistance to government, including policy creation, project advice and assistance, and research.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and system security plans in alignment with the ISM and PSPF.
• Perform certification and accreditation activities for government systems, ensuring compliance with agency requirements.
• Analyse vulnerabilities, threats, and security controls to determine residual risk against protective security obligations.
• Develop and maintain accreditation documentation, including risk assessments, security plans, and compliance evidence.
• Support audits, IRAP assessments, and security reviews to validate compliance with government security frameworks.

Technical Skills

Technical skills candidates would need to have (including but not limited to) are listed below:

• Security architecture and secure by design
• Network security and enterprise infrastructure security
• Cyber threat and risk assessment
• Security monitoring and SIEM technologies
• Cyber governance, compliance and assurance