Cyber Security Manager

Salary: $160,000 – $190,000 per year

About the role

As a Cyber Security Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering enterprise security programs across federal government, defence, critical infrastructure, and national security.

This opportunity will allow you to drive complex cybersecurity solutions across classified and regulated environments and influence large-scale federal programs through risk-based decision-making and strong leadership.

What you'll be doing

• Lead Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives, developing and maintaining critical security documentation across multiple high-assurance programs, supporting certification, accreditation, and risk-based decision making aligned with Australian Government and international security frameworks

• Development of security risk management plans, maintenance of risk register, implementation of risk management policy and procedure

• Cyber Security strategy engagements across multiple service types, including cyber risk and maturity assessments and technology risk initiatives

• Identify business and technical risks in programs, assesses their impact and proposes mitigations and contingencies

• Supporting large-scale federal programs by aligning cybersecurity solutions to mission requirements and operational outcomes with a focus on ATO readiness, execution, and sustainment

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity advisory GRC or technical SOC role

• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (ISM, DSPF, PSPF NIST, ISO, Essential 8)

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences

• Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities in often high-pressure secure environments

• Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, IRAP, ISO Lead Auditor are highly desirable

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for career progression

• Comprehensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge

• Collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters innovation and continuous learning including training and certification budget allocation.

• Access to the latest security and AI technologies and tools to empower you in delivering cutting-edge solutions

Shield Recruitment are currently partnering with multiple clients to deliver large scale technology programs across national security, defense and critical infrastructure. We look forward to discussing this position and other opportunities across our network. Please apply directly to this ad with your resume or expression of interest.