MidFull TimeENAsia/Pacific
Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.
Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.
We currently have an opportunity for a GRC Advisor – System Security Assessor in Canberra to work within Land Network Integration Centre. Your deep understanding of cyber security standards and experience will help you succeed in engaging and influencing stakeholders within LNIC.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:
Reviewing pre-assessment documentation and assessing systems as per DCIAB requirements.
Conduct pre-assessment activities, inclusive of producing technical and system-level security documentation.
develop project or capability-specific system documentation, including the preparation for submission to DDG for endorsement and approval by DDG
Develop, support and maintain SAA frameworks, processes and engagement with key stakeholders.
Activities to be undertaken IAW Defence Cyber Security Assessment and Authorisation Framework, and relevant Government policy including the Information Security Manual (ISM).
What You’ll Bring
Experience with the Defence Cyber and Information Assurance Branch, and the Defence Cyber Security Assessment and Authorisation Framework.
Hold at least two relevant industry information systems security certifications as per ASD Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) category A and B requirements.
Detailed understanding of the PSPF, DSPF, ISM and other relevant ICT Security Standards such as ISO 27001.
Extensive (at least five years) experience in ICT Information Security or ICT Security Architecture, preferably with Defence deployable communications network systems
Recent experience in security assessments of ICT systems within Australian Government context.
IRAP certification or have previous experience in the IRAP program will be highly regarded.
Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold AGSVA clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer Professional Services
At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.
What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services
Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
