ICT Security Manager

Role Title
ICT Security Manager

Location
Canberra

Clearance required
NV1

Company Overview
Our client requires an ICT professional with strong network security expertise to support security accreditation, assurance activities, and hands-on security administration. This role is suited to an experienced cyber security practitioner with both technical and documentation-focused capabilities.

Job Description
The ICT Security Manager will be responsible for supporting network security accreditation, assurance processes, and hands-on administration activities. The position involves reviewing existing accreditation artefacts, assessing network security controls, and contributing to governance documentation. The role also supports the effective implementation, validation, and management of security controls in collaboration with network and infrastructure teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review existing network security accreditation to ensure continued compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Assess security controls within the uplifted network architecture, identifying gaps, risks, and remediation actions.
• Update accreditation artefacts, including security plans, risk assessments, and control documentation.
• Support assurance, audit, or compliance activities throughout the contract period.
• Support configuration and change management, including recording and developing documentation artefacts.
• Perform hands-on security administration activities with network and infrastructure teams.
• Validate that implemented network security controls and configurations align with documented requirements and accreditation artefacts.
• Assist with improving the effectiveness and consistency of security control implementation.

Education/Certifications Required
Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Desirable:

• CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CASP+.
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Network or security certifications such as CCNP Security or CyberOps.
• ISO/IEC 27001 Implementer or Auditor certification.

Knowledge/Skills Required
Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in ICT or cyber security roles with hands-on network security responsibilities.
• Experience reviewing or contributing to network security accreditation or assurance documentation.
• Proven ability to produce and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of network security controls and architectures.
• Experience supporting or enabling secure third-party network access.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a delivery focus.

Desirable:

• Experience working in small teams requiring rapid ramp-up.
• Familiarity with recognised Defence security frameworks and standards.
• Experience supporting audits, security reviews, or compliance activities.
• Experience with enterprise domain security administration (Windows, Redhat, and CISCO) and/or using enterprise security tools such as Splunk or Tenable Nessus.

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 strongly 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.