Specialist Security Assessor

Vertical Scope Group’s (VSG) Professional Services Division across Australia as we seek a driven, highly skilled and competent, PV cleared, APS6/EL1, Specialist Security Assessor to join our award-winning team in supporting our Defence and National Intelligence Community customers.

 

About you:

• Previous experience with reviewing systems architecture, including security documentation
• Previous experience with assessment of design and implementation effectiveness of security controls.

 

About the role:

• Undertake complex technical assessment activities in information and cyber security.
• Undertake objective systematic analysis and draw accurate conclusions based on evidence, providing detailed technical, operational, professional and procedural advice in relation to complex information and cyber security activities. These may include software development, system administration, incident response, cyber forensics, specialist electronics and engineering, mathematics and vulnerability analysis and research.
• Work within a framework of legislation, established industry principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with ASD’s mission and business objectives.
• Represent ASD Trust & Assurance branch to Defence & Other Government Organisations’ security stakeholders to ensure the TS ICT Authorisation Framework is applied in a consistent and coordinated fashion.
• Liaise with multiple projects and capability stakeholders to assist in design and documentation of ICT system security controls. Identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop a clear understanding of the methodology and practices to achieve outcomes.
• Define scope of the assessment, assess the security controls and produce security assessment reports in accordance with ISM and PSPF standards.
• Develop assessment briefs and presentations for senior decision makers to support capability’s authorisation to operate.
• Contribute to enhancement of ICT security policy and documentation, and implement practices, technologies and governance.
• Role will require some travel and may require some role-specific interstate travel.

 

Technical Skills Required:

• IRAP certified
• At least 2 years’ experience as a security specialist working across security architecture, security and risk management, communication and network security or security operations domains.
• Experience ensuring technical systems adhere to Essential Eight, ISM, and PSPF frameworks.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical systems to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proven record building, managing, and enhancing relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience developing, managing, and implementing SOPs and procedures in support of security accreditation frameworks.

 

About Us

 

Why work for Vertical Scope Group?

 

Vertical Scope Group are an award winning, security cleared, ICT and cyber specialist with over a decade’s worth of experience providing end-to-end consulting, professional services and recruitment services nationally to Australian Government and industry.

 

We are searching for exceptional consultants to join us in providing capability to multiple government panels and global supply chains including the ICT Provider Arrangement (ICTPA), NSW TAS SCN0012 – Talent Acquisition Scheme, Defence, Science and Technology Group (DSTG), BuyICT, People Panel (all categories, all locations, APS1- SES Band3, and Board Placements!)

 

We are proudly 100% Australian owned and run, possess a Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) Level 3 membership, and have won multiple peak body awards including the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA)’s 2021 ‘Excellence in Social Purpose’, RCSA’s 2022 ‘Excellence in Client Services’, and the 2022 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Award for ‘Excellence in Supporting Veteran and/or Partner Employment’ for VSG’s WorkPath Australia Training and Employment Program.

 

We invite you to contact us for a confidential discussion around your career and to learn how we can work together.

 

We offer our permanent consultants a list of perks that range from:

• Birthday day off
• Additional Superannuation Contribution
• Annual Company Conference
• Paid for attendance at award and industry events
• Generous Defence Leave
• Part-time, remote, flexible work options (when available)
• Attractive salaries
• Fortnightly payments
• Diverse programs to work on
• Professional upskilling with RTO partners including budget for commercial qualifications

 

We believe people are our greatest asset, and we will work with and support you throughout your career.

 

If you are security cleared and would like to discuss other security cleared opportunities available to you, please also apply and a dedicated consultant will contact you to advise.

 

If you want to join a trusted, reputable, expert consulting firm, and work on exciting defence and national security programs, apply here!

 

Vertical Scope Group encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

 

Apply now by submitting your CV and or cover letter and a dedicated recruitment consultant will be in touch.