Principal Cyber Analysts

• Experience coordinating penetration testing and vulnerability remediation activities
• Experience supporting AI governance, risk management and assurance activities
• Experience assessing cloud-hosted environments including AWS, Azure and/or GCP

Our client, a Federal Government organisation, who provide advice to the Government and implement policies and programs to achieve strong and sustainable economic and fiscal outcomes for Australians

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal Cyber Analyst

• Security assurance & authorisation activities, including development, review and maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Process (ATP) artefacts, security assessments, risk treatment activities and assurance evidence required to support risk-based authorisation decisions;
• Cloud security governance across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including security architecture reviews, cloud risk assessments, governance oversight, security advisory services and assessment of cloud-hosted solutions against departmental security requirements;
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, risk and assurance activities, including assessment of cyber security, privacy, compliance and operational risks associated with AI-enabled technologies and supporting the secure adoption and governance of emerging technologies.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience delivering Cyber Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) activities within large and complex ICT environments;
• Demonstrated experience conducting cyber security risk assessments, security assurance reviews, compliance assessments & control validation activities & providing risk-based advice to technical & business stakeholders;
• Experience supporting Authorisation to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Proceed (ATP) activities;
• Experience applying and interpreting the ISM), PSPF) and Essential Eight;
• Experience supporting or preparing for Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessments;
• Experience with Integrated Risk Management (IRM) or similar Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms.

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Daniel at Recruitment Hive by clicking theQuick Applybutton.  Alternatively you can reach Daniel on (02) 6299 1006 6299 1006) to discuss further.

Please note that applications close on Friday the 2nd October 2026 at midday. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.

Job ID: DE679229 | LH-07939

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.