About the Team

You’ll be part of a specialist Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance team responsible for ensuring cyber risk and security compliance across major projects, programs, and the broader service provider ecosystem.

The team oversees key cyber assurance activities aligned to Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), Security Approval to Operate (SATO), IRAP assessments, and certification requirements, supporting the organisation’s commitment to strong security posture and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with Cyber Operations and project delivery stakeholders, the team plays a critical role in ensuring digital services are secure, reliable, and trusted by the community.

About the Role

Our Federal client are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Adviser to lead and support governance, risk, and compliance activities across high-priority initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement authorisation boundaries frameworks in collaboration with GRC project teams

• Conduct Cyber Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and develop practical risk mitigation strategies

• Support compliance activities aligned to government Authorisation Frameworks

• Manage urgent SRA requirements for high-priority and time-sensitive projects

• Work effectively in a multi-vendor environment, maintaining strong stakeholder and client engagement

• Prepare and deliver clear, executive-level briefings and presentations

Skills & Experience

To be successful, you will bring:

• Strong knowledge of information security principles and risk management frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISM, NIST, and PSPF

• Proven experience conducting SRAs and SIAs, including threat modelling, risk treatment planning, and control effectiveness assessment

• Experience with government and enterprise authorisation frameworks, including security accreditation and compliance in cloud and multi-vendor environments

• Ability to assess emerging risks, particularly across AI technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IaaS)

• Strong capability in translating technical risk into clear, non-technical language for executives and governance forums

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure

• High-quality written and verbal communication skills, with a detail-oriented, risk-focused mindset

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, pleas click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Vamshi Krishna on 0470260909 or email vamshi.krishna@talentinternational.com

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• Clearance: NV1 clearance
• Contract term: 12 months + possible extensions.
• This role is mostly on site, and in the ACT

Overview

We are seeking a specialised Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) expert to support a critical three-year program under a Major Defence Project. This role is essential for shaping governance frameworks, validating technical designs, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements to deliver a secure and sustainable identity solution. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining delivery schedules and aligning with strategic objectives.

Duties:

• Manage governance of Identity and Access Management controls and policies within a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Apply detailed understanding of MFA and Zero Trust Architecture Authentication methods to policy settings.
• Align internal policy and governance with external security frameworks such as ISM, DSPF, and NIST standards.
• Lead reviews of governance practices with independence from management activity.
• Act as the organisation’s contact for relevant regulatory authorities and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
• Apply governance and auditability in a SIEM context, particularly managing security logging and audit data.
• Implement governance frameworks to enable governance activities.
• Determine governance requirements reflecting organisational values, ethics, risk appetite, and wider frameworks.
• Communicate delegated authority, benefits, opportunities, costs, and risks.
• Integrate intelligence with operational planning, aligning actions with organisational objectives.
• Develop policies and standards for offensive operations ensuring legal and ethical compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on offensive capabilities and operational tactics.
• Manage federated authentication projects with B2B and B2C clients in a cloud context.
• Manage MFA and Zero Trust Architecture Authentication methods; experience with OAuth and SAML is desirable.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience managing Identity and Access Management governance in large enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of MFA, Zero Trust Architecture, and authentication methods.
• Familiarity with security frameworks including ISM, DSPF, and NIST.
• Expertise in Privacy Impact and Data Management principles.
• Experience in governance reviews and regulatory liaison.
• Knowledge of SIEM governance and audit data management.
• Experience with federated authentication projects in cloud environments.
• Desirable experience with OAuth and SAML protocols.

Application

To apply for this position, or to learn more information hit “APPLY”. For more information, please reach out to Emma at emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com

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• Multiple positions available
• 12 months + 2 x 12 months
• Canberra, Brisbane, or Melbourne – Onsite
• Must hold NV2, or TSPV Clearance

Our Client

Our client is a statutory agency tasked with the significant responsibility of protecting Australia’s national interests from foreign threats. As well as collecting and analysing foreign intelligence, our client provides information security services to the Australian Government.

The Role

Our client is looking for multiple Cyber Advisors, Assessors and Specialists. The successful candidate will provide ICT security advice and assistance to government, including policy creation, project advice and assistance, and research.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Perform certification or validation of systems to support accreditation
• Accountable for the production of information and cyber security reporting, policy or doctrine
• Apply expertise in and provide advice on a range of information relating to cyber security matters
• Apply experience and expertise in the analysis of information and cyber security related activities or data

Skills and Experience

• Drafts or reviews components of Information Security Strategy at programme or project level and/or contributes to organisational Information Security strategy.
• Has been actively involved in Information Security research activities with minimal supervision.
• Updates Information Security polices and standards to comply with legislation and regulation with minimal supervision.
• Understands the principles of applied research in Information Security and has practical research experience.
• Understanding and experience in the application of the Essential 8; Certified IRAP assessor is desirable.

Application

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

• Multiple positions available
• 12 months + 2 x 12 months
• Canberra, Brisbane, or Melbourne – Onsite
• Must hold NV1, NV2, or TSPV Clearance

Our Client

Our client is a statutory agency tasked with the significant responsibility of protecting Australia’s national interests from foreign threats. As well as collecting and analysing foreign intelligence, our client provides information security services to the Australian Government.

The Role

Our client is looking for multiple Cyber Threat Analysts and Security Operations Analysts. The successful candidate will need to understand cyber intrusion activities then use their research skills to provide reporting on threat modelling and intelligence.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Accountable to prepare and deliver very complex briefs and cyber threat intelligence reporting
• Identify and undertake very complex research and analysis of relevant cyber threat actors
• Conduct and mentor others in the analysis of cyber threat event data
• Assess and evaluate cyber threat intelligence strategy, initiatives, projects, policy and procedures

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in undertaking threat intelligence/modelling tasks or threat assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in the creation and maintenance of cyber security threat reporting.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in analytical tools and techniques used to develop cyber threat activity assessments.
• Certification in CREST Registered Penetration Tester or CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst desirable.

Application

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

• Multiple positions available
• 12 months + 2 x 12 months
• Canberra, Brisbane, or Melbourne – Onsite
• Must hold NV1, NV2, or TSPV Clearance

Our Client

Our client is a statutory agency tasked with the significant responsibility of protecting Australia’s national interests from foreign threats. As well as collecting and analysing foreign intelligence, our client provides information security services to the Australian Government.

The Role

Our client is looking for multiple Vulnerability Assessors, Security Engineers, and Security Specialists. The successful candidate will identity, assess and prioritise threat vulnerabilities and report findings to improve security architecture.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and perform forensically sound very complex security investigations
• Assess and explain very complex threat profiles of a variety of electronic devices.
• Lead analytical processes to identify and recommend actions to maintain and improve the integrity of ICT infrastructure.
• Evaluate and assist with the application and compliance of security controls and review information systems for actual or potential security vulnerabilities.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in undertaking complex threat intelligence/modelling tasks or threat assessments.
• Experience undertaking penetration testing and providing insights into vulnerabilities, effectiveness of defences and mitigating controls.
• Experience with impact analysis on systems designs, including the evaluation of software, to ensure adherence to standards.
• Experience in the creation and maintenance of executive and/or business reporting relating to threat assessment analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Certification in CREST Registered Penetration Tester or CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst desirable.

Application

To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

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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

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.