Cyber Security Consultant | NV2
Summary
A Cyber Security Consultant in Canberra supporting Defence and government clients: conducting threat and risk assessments across ICT and OT systems, assessing controls against frameworks like ISM, ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, and producing risk reports and governance advice. Requires a current Australian NV2 security clearance.
Salary: $130 - $150K + super + bonus & benefits
Rubix Solutions is partnering with a leading defence prime to recruit an NV2 cleared Cyber Security Consultant supporting customers across Defence, government and secure environments.You'll help customers understand their cyber exposure, assess the effectiveness of their security controls and make informed decisions about managing risk. Your work will span ICT and operational technology systems, combining technical assessment with governance and clear, practical advice.
This role suits someone who enjoys investigating security challenges, producing well-reasoned recommendations and working directly with stakeholders to improve security outcomes.
What you'll do:
- Conduct security threat and risk assessments across ICT and OT systems.
- Assess systems against relevant security frameworks and identify control gaps.
- Analyse threats, threat actors and vulnerabilities in the context of customer operations.
- Produce clear risk assessments and reports outlining findings, business impacts and recommended improvements.
- Review the effectiveness of existing controls and propose proportionate treatments.
- Develop security policies, procedures and plans to strengthen governance.
- Gather evidence through document reviews, structured questionnaires, stakeholder interviews and workshops.
- Explain technical and business risks to stakeholders with different levels of security knowledge.
- Research security technologies and contribute to the development of customer solutions.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Australia and overseas to share expertise and improve delivery.
- Experience in cyber security consulting, security assurance, governance or risk assessment.
- An understanding of how to assess security controls and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Familiarity with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Strong report-writing skills, with the ability to clearly explain security issues, impacts and treatments.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills and confidence working directly with customers.
- A proactive, organised approach and close attention to detail.
- The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively through complex problems.
Security clearance:
A current Australian Government NV2 security clearance is required for this opportunity.
If you enjoy turning security findings into practical improvements and want to contribute to the national cyber mission, apply with your current CV.