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Cyber Security Consultant

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-23 → 2026-10-02

Core

Deliver cyber security assessment, authorisation, and risk management for secure Command, Control, Communications and Computing (C4) systems within the Australian Defence Force.

Role type

Cyber Security Consultant (IC)

Builds

Secure, resilient, and compliant C4 capabilities for the Joint Land Force

Domain

Defence / National Security / Cyber Security

Required skills

cyber security assessment, risk management, compliance, threat modelling, security architecture review, security controls implementation, security exception analysis, policy and procedure review, governance participation, stakeholder risk mitigation

Preferred skills

Defence security frameworks knowledge (ISM, PSPF), complex ICT/communications systems experience, technical report writing, Land C4 domain exposure, large-scale mission-critical environment experience

Technologies

ISM, PSPF, IRAP, ISO 27001, C4 systems, radio/satellite communications

Responsibilities

Deliver cyber security assessment and authorisation activities aligned to Defence frameworks; Conduct Operational and Design Effectiveness Reviews; Assess and audit security controls; Produce Security Assessment Reports (SARs), ATO briefs, and risk assessments; Identify and manage cyber security risks and vulnerabilities; Analyse security exceptions, defects, and architectural weaknesses; Conduct threat modelling and evaluate system security architecture; Support protection of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability; Contribute to governance activities including Change Control Boards; Review documentation for alignment with Defence requirements; Ensure ongoing compliance with mandated standards; Support stakeholders in understanding and mitigating cyber risks (via careerplan.io/jobs/R2127040-cyber-security-consultant-at-kbr)

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC