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Cyber Security ConsultantWhizdom · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cyber Security Consultant

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-05 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Contract Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary A$8–A$12/mo (A$100–A$150/yr) 📊 Market A$11,667–A$14,167/mo

About the Company

About the Client Our client is a highly respected technology and consulting organisation delivering critical cyber security capabilities across government and national security environments. With a growing portfolio of complex programs, they are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Consultant to provide strategic cyber security advice, assurance, and technical leadership across multiple engagements. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects where security is a core business enabler, supporting clients operating within highly regulated and security-conscious environments.

About the Role

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will work closely with stakeholders, delivery teams, architects and senior executives to identify cyber security risks, provide pragmatic security advice, and ensure security controls are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • ● nagement, compliance initiatives and the development of secure-by-design solutions across enterprise environments.
  • ● Provide expert cyber security consulting services across a range of projects and programs.
  • ● Conduct security risk assessments and threat modelling activities.
  • ● Support security architecture reviews and solution assurance processes.
  • ● Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, standards and procedures.
  • ● Provide advice aligned with relevant government and industry security frameworks.
  • ● Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate security risks and recommendations.
  • ● Support accreditation, certification and compliance activities.
  • ● Perform security gap assessments and remediation planning.
  • ● Contribute to cyber security governance and reporting activities.
  • ● Provide leadership and mentoring to junior security practitioners where required.
  • ● The Successful Candidate

Requirements

  • ● Demonstrated experience as a Cyber Security Consultant, Security Advisor or Cyber Security Specialist.
  • ● Strong understanding of security governance, risk and compliance principles.
  • ● Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including:
  • ● Ability to engage effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
  • ● Strong documentation, communication and presentation skills.
  • ● Proven ability to work autonomously within complex project environments.
  • ● Highly Desirable
  • ● Security architecture or security engineering exposure.
  • ● Knowledge of cloud security across Azure, AWS or Microsoft 365 environments.
  • ● Relevant security certifications such as:
  • ● ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
  • ● What's on Offer
  • ● Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects.
  • ● Exposure to complex cyber security challenges and emerging threats.
  • ● Collaborative team of security professionals and subject matter experts.
  • ● Long-term engagement potential.
  • ● Flexible working arrangements.
  • ● Strong professional development and certification support.
  • ● Opportunity to influence security outcomes at both strategic and operational levels.