TSPV/TSPA - 2 x Principal Cyber Advisors

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TSPV/TSPA Cleared | Principal Cyber Security Advisor - Lead Secure-by-Design & Accreditation

Join a high-impact cyber security environment where your expertise will shape security strategy, architecture, and accreditation outcomes across complex ICT services. These opportunities are ideal for senior cyber professionals who can provide authoritative advice, lead security assessments, strengthen governance and documentation, and support secure-by-design delivery in highly sensitive environments.

Location Onsite - ACT
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV clearance.
This position is open to Australian citizens with a valid security clearance due to role requirements. We are committed to a non-discriminatory hiring process but, unfortunately, cannot provide visa sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Essential Tasks:
  • Provide expert cyber security advice across architecture, engineering, and project teams to support secure-by-design outcomes
  • Conduct cyber security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments across complex ICT services
  • Review and update security documentation including SRMPs, SSPs, IRPs, DRPs, and accreditation artefacts
  • Drive alignment of ICT solutions with the ISM, Essential Eight maturity requirements, and broader security standards
Key Criteria:
  • Demonstrated experience in cyber security or security architecture roles within Australian Government environments
  • Strong capability in cyber risk assessment, vulnerability assessment, accreditation, and system authorisation activities
  • Deep understanding of secure architecture principles, networking infrastructure, and cyber security controls
  • Proven ability to develop or contribute to security policy, standards, guidelines, and security documentation for complex systems
How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Kate on (02) 6230 0233 or Click APPLY!
Due to system limitations, we will only be able to contact candidates who closely match the requirements for this role. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to apply if your experience aligns with the position.
 
 
About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra-based, wholly Australian-owned Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised consulting assignments.
 
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