Security Consultant - Technical Writing
Core
Develop, govern, and maintain critical security documentation (System Security Plans, controls alignment) for a large-scale Australian government infrastructure modernization program.
Role type
Senior Security Consultant (Technical Writing & Governance)
Builds
Security documentation, compliance artifacts, and accreditation support materials for government infrastructure programs.
Domain
Australian Government / Public Sector / Cybersecurity Governance
Required skills
Security governance, risk management, accreditation processes, security controls frameworks (ACSC Essential Eight, ISM, CIS Benchmarks), security architecture interpretation, infrastructure security, virtualization security, network segmentation, identity and access management, audit logging, technical documentation, controls traceability
Preferred skills
IRAP training/assessment experience, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
Technologies
ACSC Essential Eight, Information Security Manual (ISM), CIS Benchmarks
Responsibilities
Lead development of System Security Plans and Security Controls Alignment Documentation; Produce risk, compliance, and accreditation-support documentation; Capture and structure security discovery and assessment inputs; Maintain controls traceability and alignment; Coordinate document reviews and stakeholder sign-off; Manage documentation governance including version control and audit readiness; Facilitate workshops with security architects and SMEs; Track security risks, compliance gaps, and dependencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
