Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

About Peoplebank:
Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.
 
About the Role:
Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Cyber GRC Analyst.
 
This is a long-term 12-month contract role with long-term extension options available, located preferably in Canberra.
 
As the selected candidate, you will:

• Lead ongoing auditing, monitoring, and enhancement of security controls, including the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP), and Security Risk Management Plans (SRMP), Audit Logging Plan (ALP), Continuous Monitoring Plan and standard operating procedures.
• Develop, promote and implement platform security frameworks, processes and standards, that align with the department's IT security policies.
• Ensure adherence to relevant Australian regulatory and compliance framework e.g. Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Essential 8.
• Collaborate effectively with delivery, platform and security stakeholders to implement and document secure cloud practices and alignment with security policies.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber security tools, practices, and industry trends, and apply relevant innovations to improve organisational capability.
• Actively fostering a strong culture of compliance and accountability by mentoring, coaching, and upskilling colleagues in cloud security policies and processes

 
To be successful in this role you should have:

• 5+ years’ experience in cyber security, audit, assurance, governance, risk or compliance
• Hands-on experience designing and documenting how to secure AWS cloud platforms e.g. System Security Plans, Security Risk Management Plans, Audit Logging Plans and similar documents
• Experience working collaboratively with cyber security teams to address risks and ensure mitigations are put in place by the development team
• Strong understanding of AI/ML and Cloud fundamentals
• Strong understanding of AWS security principles and industry compliance frameworks e.g. ASD Essential Eight/ISM, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001.
• Minimum tertiary level qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent

 
Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens already holding a baseline security clearance or higher.
 
 Benefits of being a Peoplebank contractor:

• Personalised Attention: You’ll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
• User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
• Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
• Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
• Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles—with your success at the centre of everything we do.

 
Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Ron on Ron.Luu@peoplebank.com.au quoting Job Reference: #270996.
 
Applications close: Thursday 4th June 2026 at 10AM.
 
Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.
 


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