Overview
Lead Cybersecurity Analyst Jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia at e2 Cyber
Title: Lead Cybersecurity Analyst
Company: e2 Cyber
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
A major Australian Government agency is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst to strengthen its Cybersecurity function and uplift its governance, risk, and assurance capability.
You’ll join a mature, well-structured Cyber team with strong foundations already in place, stepping into a role that has been carefully developed over recent years. This is a chance to influence enterprise-level security posture, guide stakeholders, and support the agency’s ongoing compliance with PSPF, ISM, and Essential Eight requirements.
If you’re a seasoned GRC professional who enjoys shaping policy, advising on risk, and embedding best-practice security across an organisation, this is a high-impact contract worth your attention.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate compliance against PSPF, ISM, and ACSC Essential Eight frameworks.
- Provide expert advice on security controls, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct periodic cyber risk assessments up to the Protected classification level.
- Collaborate with architecture and business teams to support the Cyber Work Plan and Technology Strategy.
- Lead or contribute to internal audits, including planning, execution, and reporting.
- Analyse changes in legislation/regulation and advise on organisational impacts.
- Develop, uplift, and maintain Information Security governance processes.
- Contribute to the corporate Information Security strategy with minimal supervision.
- Update and refine security policies, standards, and operating procedures.
- Mentor team members and support knowledge-sharing across the Cyber function.
What You Bring
- Experience at EL1-equivalent level, or SFIA 4/5 capability.
- Strong background in Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance.
- Demonstrated experience with PSPF, ISM, and Essential Eight.
- Ability to provide authoritative security advice to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience developing or reviewing security policies, standards, and risk management plans.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.
Highly Desirable
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience with IRAP, Essential Eight assessments, or security auditing.
- Prior government experience and familiarity with APS Code of Conduct expectations.
You’ll be joining a federal agency with a clear mandate to protect Australian workplaces and ensure compliance with national standards. The Cyber team plays a critical role in safeguarding systems, data, and operations, and your expertise will directly influence the agency’s security posture and strategic uplift.
We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
