Security (Information & Communication Technology)Full timeThe CompanyDe Stefano & Co are Defence and security experts, offering a unique suite of services that enable organisations from large Defence Primes through to defence market entrants to comply with security requirements and successfully transact within Australia's complex defence industry environment.The company is uniquely positioned in the Defence sector, offering a differentiated suite of services, spanning DISP (Defence Industry Security Program); cyber security; physical security; defence strategy; and defence grant development. The organisation's in-house turn-key programs are unparalleled and are of particular interest to engineering, manufacturing and technology businesses ranging in size from SMEs through to multinational corporates.Achieving significant year-on-year revenue growth, this company is trusted by leading industry bodies, Prime Defence contractors, leading universities and advanced technology manufacturers, to advise senior decision makers within the sector, ensuring that clients are well equipped to capitalise on major investments in the sector.With demand for De Stefano & Co's work steadily increasing across the country, a Cyber Security Consultant is required to support the growth strategy.The CultureAt De Stefano & Co you will be working with a smart, savvy, professional, agile, personable, positive and energetic group of people. There is a mentality of putting results before profits, with a shared tenacity for finding answers and achieving great outcomes. The team inspires confidence in clients with their sharp focus on doing the right things well.You will be working with genuinely good people who care about each other and celebrate shared success, all while remaining humble and giving credit where credit is due. Employee growth is supported by training and development and exposure to new opportunities across the business. Among the team there is an openness to new ideas, where thought leadership, suggestions and feedback are actively encouraged, ensuring everyone takes part in the company's success journey.The RoleThe primary role of the Cyber Security Consultant is to support the Head of Protective Security Services in delivering exceptional security solutions to defence and other highly regulated industries, working with a diverse range of companies operating within a high threat environment. This role provides broad exposure to security management, spanning security governance, physical, personnel and cyber security. Pivotal to organisations operating within the defence industry is the attainment of Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership. De Stefano & Co leads the way with DISP, and the Cyber Security Consultant will work with clients on a daily basis who are aspiring to become DISP members, helping them improve security maturity to ensure DISP membership attainment and ongoing compliance.While DISP is a foundational security requirement within the defence sector, the Cyber Security Consultant will help clients with a much broader range of security needs, including:Undertaking organisational and system-based security risk assessments for clients working in Defence and other highly regulated sectors using a range of security standards;Undertaking protective and information security gap analyses, presenting on findings, making recommendations for gap closure and implementing recommendations where possible;Reviewing and auditing technology environments, identifying IT projects, developing specifications for services and systems and establishing governance processes;Assessing compliance with international cyber frameworks, assessing contractual security requirements across international borders;Providing security architecture advice and developing cyber security roadmaps for clients;Developing market specifications for technology services and systems;Developing security related policies, procedures and other governance documentation for clients;Developing security training materials for presentation and dissemination to clients;Supporting the Head of Protective Security Services and the broader Protective Security Services team in the delivery of complex cyber security and technology strategy engagements.As a Cyber Security Consultant you will also work collaboratively with key stakeholders in the Defence security environment including Defence Security Division (DSD), Defence Industry Security Branch (DISB), Directorate of Security Assurance (DOSA), Prime Defence contractors, ACSC and Aus3C, among others.You will also develop a strong understanding of the following information security standards and practices:ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS)NIST 800-171 and CMMCNIST Cyber Security FrameworkASD Essential EightAustralian Government Information Security Manual (ISM)RequirementsThis role broadly combines three core elements – people engagement; needs/gap analysis; and strategic systems/technical recommendations. Your combined technical capability and consulting skills will underpin your suitability, and your exposure to cyber security may have developed from one of the following pathways:Cyber Security position within GovernmentCyber Security consultingIT Solution/Security ArchitectICT Operations and Administration – with experience in networking and infrastructureTo be considered for this position you are required to be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to hold an NV1 security clearance (you are not required to already hold this).SalaryAn attractive salary will be offered commensurate with skills, experience and capability.ApplicationTo apply for this role please click the 'apply' button and attach your CV and Cover Letter as Word Documents. For more information and a confidential discussion, contact Sam Badcock on or at . Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr