Lead ICT Security Specialist -

Lead ICT Security Specialist

📍 Location: ACT, QLD, VIC, WA
🏢 Working Arrangement: Onsite (subject to operational needs of the assigned work area)
🔐 Security Clearance: Must hold or be able to obtain AGSVA NV1, NV2 or TSPV

🗓 Applications close: Friday, 18 July 2025 at 11:59 PM (Canberra time)
🚀 Estimated start date: Friday, 25 September 2025
📅 Contract duration: 18 months with 2 x 12-month extension options

Company Overview

A leading government agency in the national security and cyber domain is responsible for protecting Australia's digital infrastructure and advancing cyber resilience. This agency plays a pivotal role in delivering secure digital services, managing classified systems, and supporting national defence operations.

Working here means being part of a highly skilled team committed to safeguarding Australia's critical systems and contributing to national security outcomes.

Job Description

The agency is seeking multiple Lead ICT Security Specialists (EL1 equivalent) to drive the development, implementation, and management of secure digital systems and infrastructure. These specialists will lead technical assessments, advise on security policy, and coordinate risk management activities across highly sensitive and complex environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Lead ICT Security Specialist, you will:

• Manage resources, set team priorities, and oversee workflows to meet deadlines and quality benchmarks

• Share expertise with colleagues and mentor junior staff

• Lead strategy development and evaluate outcomes to improve ICT security operations

• Deliver risk assessments, business impact analyses, and assurance activities for digital systems

• Provide guidance on complex security risks and recommend mitigation strategies

• Maintain current knowledge of emerging threats and apply security risk analysis

• Communicate complex security matters to senior stakeholders and peers

• Collaborate with internal and external technical stakeholders on policy development

• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of current risk mitigation strategies

• Investigate and resolve security incidents and recommend improvements to policy or processes

• Interpret security policy and contribute to standards and operational guidelines

Education / Certifications Required

• IRAP Assessor certification (Infosec Registered Assessors Program)

• Desirable: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related discipline

Knowledge / Skills Required

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in ICT security across architecture, operations, or risk domains

• Strong working knowledge of Essential Eight, ISM, and PSPF frameworks

• Demonstrated experience in security risk management and analysis

• Ability to develop, manage, and implement security SOPs and accreditation frameworks

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups and build effective relationships

• Strong understanding of secure system design across physical, network, and cloud platforms

Employment Benefits

• Long-term engagement: 18-month contract with potential for 2 x 12-month extensions

• Opportunities to work in Canberra, with placements in Brisbane, Melbourne, or Perth

• Contribute directly to national security initiatives

• Competitive daily rates based on skills and experience

• Access to advanced technologies and secure, high-performance environments

• Leadership role in a high-impact, mission-critical field

Diversity and Inclusion

The agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, First Nations Australians, and people with disabilities, are strongly encouraged.

Veterans

Veterans of the Australian Defence Force are highly encouraged to apply. Your experience in structured, high-stakes environments and mission-oriented thinking are highly valued in this role. Support is available to help facilitate a successful transition into this critical national security domain.

At Cleared Recruitment, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals with a background in ICT, Engineering, Cyber and Project Services, who are seeking their next opportunity within Defence Industry, Federal Government, Intelligence and National Security.