Security GRC Consultant

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • AU$80000.00 - AU$100000.00 per annum

Security GRC Consultant
Permanent Opportunity
Salary, $80,000 – $100,000 inclusive of superannuation
Location, onsite 5 days per week
AGSVA Security Clearance, Must hold current baseline minimum

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global consultancy with deep capabilities across digital, cloud, security and transformation services. With a strong presence in the Australian market and a broad portfolio of government and enterprise engagements, they partner with organisations to deliver complex, high impact programs in secure and regulated environments.

Due to continued growth within their public sector practice, they are seeking a Security Assessment & Authorisation Consultant to join on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for a security professional experienced in risk management, accreditation and compliance within Australian Government frameworks.

Please note, candidates must hold AGSVA security clearance to be considered.

About the Role

As a Security Assessment & Authorisation Consultant, you will perform security risk management and assurance activities across systems, applications and third party services. You will ensure systems meet required security standards, risks are assessed and documented appropriately, and Authority to Operate, ATO, is obtained and maintained in line with government requirements.

You will work closely with system owners, architects, delivery teams, cyber specialists and compliance stakeholders to guide initiatives through the A&A lifecycle and ensure alignment with Australian Government frameworks and internal governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Security risk management

  • Conduct risk assessments to identify, analyse and mitigate security risks across projects and operational environments
  • Facilitate risk workshops with key 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 effectively
  • Support day to day coordination of security deliverables alongside program leads

    Security assessment and authorisation

  • Execute security authorisation processes in line with the ISM and client specific security requirements, including RMF activities
  • Prepare and maintain risk assessments, accreditation documentation and supporting artefacts
  • Ensure compliance with required security controls across governance, identify, protect, detect and respond domains

    Maintaining compliance

  • Develop and maintain security documentation including policies, procedures and incident response plans
  • Support compliance with Australian Government security requirements, including PSPF and ISM obligations
  • Maintain accurate records of security authorisations, exceptions and audit evidence

    Stakeholder engagement and reporting

  • Liaise with Authorising Officers, system owners and project teams to ensure documentation meets required standards
  • Provide guidance on ISM, Essential Eight and department specific controls during delivery
  • Support the implementation and ongoing management of GRC tooling
  • Track and report on authorisation status, deliverables and compliance gaps
  • Assist with continuous monitoring and audit activities

    Skills and Experience

  • Experience in security risk management and system accreditation within Australian Government environments
  • Strong understanding of PSPF, ISM and NIST aligned principles, govern, identify, protect, detect, respond
  • Deep knowledge of Essential Eight requirements in classified or controlled environments
  • Experience preparing and managing accreditation packages
  • Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret and apply ISM controls in practical delivery scenarios
  • Experience with collaboration platforms such as SharePoint or Confluence
  • Familiarity with GRC platforms and compliance tracking tools
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related discipline
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, IRAP Assessor or equivalent highly regarded

    Security Clearance Requirement

  • Must hold current AGSVA security clearance, this is mandatory
  • Australian citizenship required
  • Candidates without AGSVA clearance will not be considered

    What’s on Offer

  • Permanent role within a globally recognised consultancy
  • Salary range $80,000 – $100,000 inclusive of superannuation
  • Opportunity to work on high profile, mission critical government programs
  • Clear career progression pathways within a structured consulting environment

    If you are an AGSVA cleared security professional looking to step into a permanent consulting role where you can influence complex government environments, this is a strong opportunity to consider.

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Cyber Security Manager

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable
  • Strong experience across SOC operations, SIEM, incident response, and cyber risk management
  • Permanent Full-Time opportunity
  • Canberra-based role – onsite requirements
  • NV1 security clearance required

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead critical cyber security operations within a high-impact government environment. This role plays a key part in protecting complex systems and supporting mission-critical outcomes through proactive risk management, threat detection, and incident response.

Your duties will include:

  • Lead and manage cyber security operations, including SOC capability and team oversight
  • Oversee vulnerability management activities across multiple systems and environments
  • Drive incident response planning, execution, and continuous improvement
  • Conduct threat hunting activities and apply cyber threat intelligence to operations
  • Manage cyber supply chain risk and support security assurance activities
  • Engage with stakeholders to provide expert advice and reporting on cyber risks and posture

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

  • Proven experience leading or working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC)
  • Strong incident response experience across detection, analysis, and remediation
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar)
  • Demonstrated experience in vulnerability management and risk assessment
  • Solid understanding of GRC principles within a cyber security context
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 0480 806 146 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

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ICT Policy & Governance Officer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$0.00 per annum

ICT Policy & Governance Officer | Cyber Policy, Parliamentary Briefings & ICT Governance

  • Location: ACT-Based Only (Onsite)
  • Security Clearance: NV1 Security Clearance (Mandatory)
  • Contract Length: 12 months + 2 × (12-month extensions – Based on the discretion of the Department)

About the position:

This role sits within a central ICT strategy and governance function responsible for shaping and maintaining policy frameworks that support secure and compliant technology operations.

You will contribute to the development and maintenance of ICT and cyber security policies, coordinate governance responses, and prepare briefing materials to support departmental and parliamentary requirements. The role requires strong written communication, structured thinking, and confidence working within established government policy frameworks.

What you’ll do:

  • Develop, review, and maintain ICT and cyber security policies and procedures
  • Prepare divisional briefing documents and governance materials
  • Coordinate responses to parliamentary and departmental information requests
  • Engage with stakeholders across ICT and business areas to ensure policy alignment and clarity

What we are looking for:

  • Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing ICT or cyber security policies
  • Strong understanding of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM)
  • Proven ability to prepare high-quality briefing documents and governance artefacts
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Seniority fit:

  • This role is suited to professionals with hands-on experience in ICT policy, governance, or cyber policy environments within government or similarly regulated sectors
  • Ideal candidates are confident navigating legislative, compliance, and governance contexts while producing clear, structured documentation
  • Experience supporting parliamentary responses or senior executive briefings will be highly regarded

Technology & environment:

  • Federal Government ICT and cyber security policy frameworks
  • Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM)
  • Governance, briefing, and policy development processes within a structured public sector environment
  • Cross-functional collaboration between ICT, security, and business stakeholders

A quick note before you apply:

  • This role focuses on hands-on policy development and governance coordination rather than general administration or project support
  • Candidates whose experience is limited to operational ICT roles without exposure to policy, governance, or compliance frameworks may find the role misaligned
  • An active NV1 security clearance is mandatory; sponsorship is not available
  • Prior experience writing policies within the Australian Government environment will be highly advantageous

To express your interest in this opportunity, click APPLY on our website or contact Sanat Anmadwar at Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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Sales Development Manager // SaaS

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • AU$130000 - AU$150000 per annum + super + commissions

Sales Development Manager // Global SaaS Vendor

Sydney | Hybrid (2 days WFH)


We’re partnering with a global Cybersecurity SaaS company looking for an ambitious SDR Manager to lead a team of 7 high-performing SDRs. These opportunities do not come by often!

This is a rare opportunity to step into an established, well-built function and take ownership of performance, culture, and output. You’ll be leading from the front-ideal for someone who has sold in the last few years and understands what great looks like in a high-velocity environment.

The Role

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 7 SDRs
  • Drive high-volume outbound pipeline generation (SMB focus)
  • Improve performance through structured coaching, metrics, and incentives
  • Work closely with sales leadership to align pipeline with revenue goals
  • Optimise outbound messaging and targeting across cloud, backup, and security solutions
  • Build a high-energy, accountable, and winning team culture

What We’re Looking For

  • 2-3+ years experience leading an SDR/BDR team
  • Recent individual contributor sales experience is highly favourable (within last 4 years)
  • SaaS background (Cybersecurity highly regarded)
  • Experience in high-velocity, SMB-focused sales environments
  • Strong understanding of outbound metrics, activity, and pipeline generation
  • Energetic, hands-on leader who leads from the front

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary + super will be discussed in more detail on screening calls
  • Commission based on individual AND team performance via structured points system
  • Hybrid working: 2 days WFH. North Sydney office location
  • Strong incentive programs and a high-energy team culture
  • In-office catered lunches
  • Growth and development opportunities

Why Join?

  • Established function with strong foundations already in place
  • Opportunity to make the role your own and shape team performance
  • Work with a young, driven, and energetic team
  • Sell a complex, high-value cybersecurity solution in a growing market

Apply now for immediate consideration.

NOTE: Our client requires all candidates to have full working rights in Australia.

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Security Analyst

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Initial 12 Month Contract | Potential For Extensions
  • Docklands Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
  • CCTV | Access Control Systems | Network Infrastructure

The Role: The Security Analyst plays a key role in delivering and supporting integrated security systems. The role ensures reliable operations, compliance and client support.

The Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement CCTV and surveillance system solutions, ensuring optimal coverage, performance, and scalability.
  • Design, deploy, and support access control systems (card readers, biometric systems), including configuration and user management.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults both remotely and on-site, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.
  • Perform system upgrades, testing, and commissioning to ensure solutions meet operational and compliance requirements.
  • Provide technical support and deliver training to clients, enabling effective system to use and ongoing maintenance.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • 5-7+ years’ experience working with electronic security systems, including CCTV, access control, and integrated solutions.
  • Strong technical knowledge of IP networking (IP addressing, routers, switches) to support system connectivity and performance.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues both remotely and on-site.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with experience delivering training and client support.
  • Solid understanding of safety standards, compliance requirements, and industry best practices within security or electrical environments.

What’s in it for you:

  • Initial 12 Month Contract | Potential For Extensions
  • Docklands Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
  • CCTV | Access Control Systems | Network Infrastructure

Apply today and Jimmy Nguyen will reach out to disclose further information.

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SAP Security Lead

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

The company
A leading Australian ASX listed organisation supporting critical infrastructure is seeking an experienced SAP Security Lead to join on a permanent basis. With a workforce of approximately 3,000-5,000 employees, this organisation plays a vital role in maintaining and optimising systems that underpin nationally significant assets. This role offers the opportunity to work in a stable, security-focused environment while supporting business-critical enterprise platforms. Benefits for this organisation and role include training budget, leadership program, and product discounts.

The Role
As the SAP Security Lead, you will take ownership of security across their S/4HANA Public Cloud landscape and connected SAP platforms, while owning SAP security operations and continuing to support ongoing enhancements, projects and initiatives as part of a major transformation. This is a hands-on role and requires strong practical experience across SAP security and identity

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead SAP Security design, build, and implementation across major initiatives (S/4HANA, ECC, Fiori, GRC), ensuring alignment to business and enterprise security requirements
  • Translate business requirements into scalable role-based access models, authorisations, and security architecture aligned to end-to-end processes
  • Establish and enforce security standards, frameworks, and documentation, ensuring alignment with enterprise cyber security policies and controls
  • Oversee access governance, including SoD, risk mitigation, and privileged access (SAP IAG), ensuring audit-ready and compliant environments
  • Own end-to-end SSO and identity integration (IAS/Entra ID), ensuring consistent authentication, trusted flows, and operational stability
  • Lead S/4HANA security role design and validation, ensuring successful testing (SIT/UAT/PVT), cutover readiness, and post go-live optimisation
  • Govern identity lifecycle management (JML) and provisioning across IAS/IPS and integrated systems, ensuring accurate, automated, and efficient access management
  • Drive persona-based access and UX-aligned security design across SAP applications, ensuring access reflects real user workflows and improves user experience
  • Secure and validate access across SAP BTP, CPI, ALM, and integrated platforms, ensuring compliant, monitored, and standards-aligned integrations
  • Provide ongoing BAU leadership and continuous improvement, resolving access issues, addressing control gaps, and enhancing security design based on real usage

About You
To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Strong SAP Security experience at a Senior or Lead level
  • Proven hands-on experience working in S/4HANA Public Cloud implementations, S/4HANA security and post go-live support
  • Strong understanding of access control and security design
  • Strong experience in SSO using SAP IAS and Entra ID, SAP IAG (access requests, SoD, privileged access), and IAS / IPS and identity lifecycle
  • Experience across SAP landscape including S/4, SAC, BTP, CPI, ALM, and Work Zone
  • Experience with SuccessFactors EC RBAC, SAP ECP, Workforce systems, and Concur
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, exceptional communication skills, and ability to work alongside other teams including integration teams
  • Comfortable working across both project delivery and BAU operations
  • Familiarity with standard-first / clean core approach

Due to our client’s government work, proof of Australian Citizenship required. You will also be required to pass a national criminal history police check

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SOC Analyst

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

About the role

This role suits an analyst ready to step up – taking responsibility for investigations, supporting response coordination, and contributing to SOC maturity.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead investigation of security alerts and incidents
  • Coordinate and support incident response
  • Identify gaps and improvements in detection and response
  • Contribute to playbooks and continuous improvement
  • Support on-call operations

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience in a SOC role
  • Strong incident investigation and response capability
  • Experience with SIEM, EDR and cloud platforms
  • Clear communicator who works well across teams and is highly adaptable
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Principal Architect – Cybersecurity

  • United States
  • Permanent
  • from $190k to $220k per Yr, USD

We have partnered with a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, specialized in customized technology services that empower businesses to thrive in a digital landscape. Their team of experts is dedicated to delivering strategic consulting, robust cybersecurity, and comprehensive managed services, all designed to drive efficiency and growth.

They are looking for a Principal Architect with a background in Cybersecurity and a balanced focus on Business Development (50%) and Service Delivery (50%). This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional who thrives in a matrix organization, leading multiple projects while engaging with vendors and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pre-sales engagement – work closely with vendors and customers to craft solutions.
  • Project oversight – act as an Engagement Manager, ensuring successful project execution.
  • Oversee 5-6 concurrent projects, managing budgets, customer success, change orders etc..
  • Provide leadership within a matrix structure, guiding field leaders responsible for delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other key stakeholders.
  • Cybersecurity & Networking focus – Less compliance-heavy, more technical/networking-based projects.
  • Manage service delivery and drive business growth through consultative engagements.
  • Track project status and provide status reports when necessary.
  • Engage in strategic discussions around project execution, client satisfaction, and expansion.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Experienced in both service delivery and business development.
  • Strong background in cybersecurity, networking, and technical pre-sales.
  • Technology experience with security (Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler) and networking (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet).
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and challenges that affect IT programs such as SOC2, SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, State and Federal privacy laws, and SEC regulations
  • Adept at working in a matrix organization, leading projects, and coordinating resources.
  • Able to balance project execution with growth initiatives.
  • Strategic thinker who can collaborate across teams and drive results.

Work Schedule & Travel Expectations:

  • Hybrid role with some in-office presence required 1x a week.
  • Some Travel required.

Salary listed is OTE – $190-220k

At this time we are unable to provide Visa Transfers or Visa Sponsorship.

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