Cyber Security Audit Lead
e2 Cyber ·www.e2cyber.com.au
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Cyber Security Audit & Assurance Specialist – NV2 Defence Environment | Canberra | Governance, Risk & Assurance
A Defence client is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Audit & Assurance Specialist to lead security audits, assess control effectiveness, and provide high quality reporting to senior leadership and governance committees. An active NV2 clearance is essential.
Key Responsibilities
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.
A Defence client is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Audit & Assurance Specialist to lead security audits, assess control effectiveness, and provide high quality reporting to senior leadership and governance committees. An active NV2 clearance is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, conduct, and report on cybersecurity audits and assurance reviews.
- Assess the effectiveness of security controls, risk management practices, and policy implementation.
- Develop audit criteria aligned with PSPF, ISM, ISO 27001, and internal control frameworks.
- Conduct evidence testing, interviews, walkthroughs, and documentation reviews.
- Identify control gaps, assess risk impact, and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
- Track, validate, and report on the remediation of audit findings.
- Prepare high quality assurance reports and executive summaries for governance committees.
- Coordinate with system owners, risk managers, internal audit, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.
- Manage audit schedules, stakeholder expectations, and engagement outcomes.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, audit, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong experience leading and delivering cyber security audits, assessments, and assurance activities.
- Skilled in reviewing the design and operating effectiveness of technical and governance controls.
- Experience with government frameworks such as the PSPF and ISM.
- Ability to produce clear, concise, and high impact audit reports and risk findings.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership.
- Experience with governance uplift projects or establishing risk frameworks.
- Certifications such as CISM or CISSP.
- Experience in government, Defence, or highly regulated environments.
- Background in leading large scale assurance programs or uplift initiatives.
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.
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The Cyber Security Audit Lead role with e2 Cyber is based in Canberra, ACT, AU.
What does the Cyber Security Audit Lead role pay?
e2 Cyber lists the Cyber Security Audit Lead role at AUD 140–150 per hour.
Is the Cyber Security Audit Lead role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at e2 Cyber.
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