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 is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.
We currently have an opportunity for an ICT Security Consultant in Canberra, ACT to work on Defence ICT security, accreditation and mission systems Joint (CAF16) projects.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:
Conduct system Certification and Accreditation activities in accordance with ASD IRAP and Defence ICTSB requirements
Assess, audit and review system security controls, documentation, policies and procedures against Australian Government standards
Identify, analyse and escalate information security, cyber and business risks to support informed risk acceptance decisions
Assess system security architecture and services using structured, threat‑based modelling methodologies
Provide security guidance, training and stakeholder engagement to ensure consistent security compliance across ADF and CASG delivery teams
What You’ll Bring
Demonstrated experience in ICT security, accreditation and risk management within a Defence environment
Working knowledge of ASD ISM, PSPF, IRAP and Defence ICT security frameworks
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical, operational and senior stakeholders
Experience supporting Defence capability, acquisition or mission systems (Air C2 highly desirable)
Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum NV1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
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
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.
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