Lead Cyber Advisor
24th September, 2026

About the Role 

Lead Cyber Advisors provide ICT security advice and assistance through the delivery of cyber security assessment and assurance services.

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead cyber security assessments for complex systems and projects.
  • Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, business impact analysis and control reviews.
  • Assess residual risk and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare security assessment reports, briefings and decision records.
  • Provide expert advice to stakeholders and mentor cyber security practitioners.
  • Analyse system architectures, configurations and evidence to identify vulnerabilities and security gaps.
  • Contribute to the improvement of security policies, assessment methods, tools and reporting standards.

Skills/Experience

Essential criteria

  • Minimum 5 years’ demonstrated experience conducting entity assessments in a Cyber role.
  • Demonstrated strong technical knowledge of ICT systems, architectures, and security controls.
  • Demonstrated excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the role of an IRAP Assessor and relevant security policies and frameworks.

Desirable criteria

  • ASD endorsed IRAP Assessor.
  • Other relevant industry recognised cloud and cyber security certifications.

WHO WE ARE 

Kirra Services is a leading provider of IT services and recruitment personnel, headquartered in Canberra, ACT. Award-winning winners of the Seek SARA 2025 Small Recruitment Company of the Year, we partner closely with a range of Federal Government agencies and are continuously seeking talented professionals to join our growing team.  

 

Kirra Services is proudly SupplyNation Certified and majority Indigenous-owned. We are committed to creating opportunities for all Australians and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply for all roles.