Cyber Security Advisor

Role Title
Cyber Advisor

Location
Canberra

Working Arrangement
Hybrid

Clearance required
Not required, however experience working within or alongside ASD, ACSC, Defence, or large enterprise cyber environments is essential

Company overview
Our client is a globally recognised organisation focused on strengthening cyber security capability and building long-term resilience. They deliver industry-leading training, certifications, and workforce development programmes that enable governments and enterprises to prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats. With the backing of leading research and experienced practitioners, they support the development of skilled and sustainable cyber workforces across critical sectors.

Job Description
We are seeking a Cyber Advisor to work directly with government, Defence, and enterprise organisations across Australia to help build high-performing cyber teams. This is a practitioner-led advisory role based in Canberra, working closely with some of the country's most critical cyber environments.

This opportunity is suited to a senior cyber security professional who has operated hands-on within cyber teams and transitioned into developing others. You will engage as a peer with cyber leaders, using your operational experience to design and deliver practical workforce capability uplift programmes aligned to real-world challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct workforce capability assessments across government, Defence, and enterprise cyber teams
• Identify skills gaps, maturity challenges, and development priorities
• Design structured capability pathways tailored to organisational needs, workforce goals, and risk profiles
• Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to convert operational challenges into actionable development plans
• Lead end-to-end delivery of structured cyber training and development programmes
• Coordinate with internal resources, subject matter experts, and customer stakeholders
• Design and deliver cyber tabletop exercises and translate outcomes into capability uplift initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cyber leaders, L&D stakeholders, and programme owners
• Track customer progress against development plans and identify opportunities for ongoing engagement
• Represent the organisation at industry and community events across Canberra
• Contribute to strengthening Australia's sovereign cyber capability

Education/Certifications required

• Relevant certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly regarded

Knowledge/Skills required

• 8-12+ years of hands-on experience in cyber security operations, engineering, incident response, or related disciplines
• Experience leading or building cyber teams
• Proven experience working within or alongside Australian Government, Defence, or large enterprise cyber environments
• Strong track record in mentoring, capability uplift, or workforce development initiatives
• Experience facilitating workshops, assessments, or engagements with senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of cyber workforce frameworks and maturity models such as NIST, Essential Eight, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Familiarity with structured training programmes and industry certifications is highly regarded
• Experience delivering capability uplift programmes, academies, or similar initiatives is desirable
• Exposure to workforce development programmes within government or critical infrastructure environments
• Experience with tabletop exercises, red teaming, blue teaming, or cyber simulations is advantageous

Employment benefits

• Opportunity to work with a highly reputable organisation in the cyber security industry
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home options
• Healthcare coverage and access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for international travel
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Veterans
Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable We strong encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared
At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.