Location: Various locations across Australia (Remote and Onsite opportunities available)
Type: Contract, Permanent, or Subcontractor
Summary
SovereignSourced invites talented Cyber Security Analyst to join our employment register. This register offers access to a diverse range of opportunities across industries such as finance, technology, government, and professional services. While registering your interest doesn’t guarantee immediate placement, it ensures you’re considered for roles aligned with your expertise as they arise.
About the Role
We are seeking a Security Analyst to strengthen security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities within the organisation. This role requires expertise in Security environments, security monitoring tools, and advanced threat detection methodologies, along with a strong understanding of relevant cybersecurity frameworks.
Salary Range
Salaries for Cyber Security Analyst roles range from $100k-160k inc super.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring and Incident Response: Actively monitor enterprise security systems, analyse alerts, and respond to potential threats to maintain system integrity and security.
Risk Identification and Mitigation: Assess risks across environments, including software vulnerabilities, hardware updates, and security tool configurations, ensuring security measures are up to date and effective.
Providing Advice on Industry Standards and Best Practices: Offer expert guidance on security frameworks such as DSPF, ISM, NIST CSF, CMMC, C2M2, and ISO 27001 to ensure compliance and best practices.
Process Improvement and Optimisation: Identify opportunities to enhance security operations and Business-As-Usual (BAU) activities to improve efficiency and response effectiveness.
Reviewing and Providing Recommendations on Security Documentation: Assess and provide feedback on security policies, High-Level Design (HLD) documentation, As-Built-As-Configured (ABAC) documentation, and Validation Plans to ensure alignment with security objectives.
Skills and Experience
Security Clearance: NV1
A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
2-5 years of experience as a Security Analyst
Experience with SOC operations, including incident triage, analysis, and response.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Experience with the following security technologies is highly desirable: Elastic / ELK Stack, Fortinet Technologies: FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS, FortiGate, FortiMail, Ivanti, Carbon Black, Tanium
Defence / Navy experience is highly regarded.
Benefits of Joining
Access to exclusive opportunities with leading organisations in Australia’s most dynamic industries.
Competitive compensation packages tailored to your expertise and engagement type.
Flexible work arrangements to suit your career and lifestyle preferences.
Opportunities to work on high-impact projects that enhance your professional portfolio.
Collaboration with industry leaders and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Important Note
Joining our employment register means your application will be retained and considered for future opportunities that match your skills and experience. Registering does not guarantee immediate placement but ensures you’re among the first to be considered for relevant roles as they arise.
Bluerydge
Senior GRC Specialist (Defence)
5 days ago
Senior GRC Specialist (Defence)
Location: Sydney (onsite)
Type: Full-time
Summary
SovereignSourced connects employers with top talent to help them grow, deliver, and thrive across Australia’s most critical industries.
For this role, we are proud to partner with Bluerydge, an Australian-owned cyber security and technology firm trusted to deliver mission-critical capabilities for major organisations and national security initiatives. Bluerydge drives operational excellence through innovative, reliable, and secure solutions.
Bluerydge is seeking a highly capable GRC Specialist (Defence) to support complex Defence programs and lead the cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) uplift practices. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and audit-readiness of cyber terrain data within classified environments and enabling effective risk management and contributing directly to national security outcomes.
About the Role
As a GRC Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining, managing, and refining cyber terrain artefacts in support of cybersecurity governance across Defence environments.
You’ll work with structured datasets, generate and update cyber terrain topologies, and lead initiatives to develop sustainable processes for cyberworthiness assessments and reporting.
You will also use relevant platforms and cloud-based repositories to ensure the integrity and traceability of information required for audit, assurance, and compliance activities.
NOTE: Minimum NV2 Security Clearance is required.
Salary Range
Salaries for GRC Specialist (Defence) roles range from $150,000 to $250,000, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Assess system-risks for IT & OT systems and create system-risk assessment reports
Collaborate with IT & OT threat modelling activities
Generate and maintain cyber threat models from Defence data sources
Develop and document techniques and procedures to conduct cyber threat assessments
Provide expert guidance to internal Defence stakeholders on terrain management practices
Liaise with security, GRC, and data teams to align frameworks and documentation
Support audit and assurance efforts through proactive governance of cyber data
Skills and Experience
Minimum NV2 Security Clearance required
Experience managing cyber data and terrain artefacts in Defence or secure ICT environments
Knowledge of CTL, cyber terrain models, and relevant Defence frameworks
Proficiency in developing SRMPs, SSPs, E8 checklists and other security documentation
Strong analytical and documentation skills, especially around compliance and assurance
Tertiary qualifications in Cybersecurity, Information Security, ICT, or Data Management
Certifications such as ISO 27001, CRISC, or CISSP, CEH are highly regarded
Mindset
Proactive and solution-focused, with a strong drive to deliver accurate, high-integrity governance outcomes
Eager to grow a long-term career within a mission-driven, high-security environment
Takes initiative and owns tasks, from technical data governance to strategic audit preparation
Passionate about continuous improvement, accuracy, and learning from complexity and failure
Self-motivated and capable of working independently in sensitive environments
Thrives in fast-paced settings that require resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking
Values collaboration, and attention to detail in high-stakes delivery
Benefits of Joining
As an award-winning employer of choice and a high-performing cyber security and technology firm, Bluerydge offers a career experience that is both rewarding and meaningful.
Be part of a trusted delivery team driving cyber security uplift across mission-critical Defence and Government programs
Collaborate with experienced professionals in an inclusive environment
Be recognised with competitive remuneration and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your achievements
Access ongoing career development through mentorship, training, and certifications
Enjoy flexible working arrangements tailored to support your lifestyle and productivity
Take advantage of health and wellbeing benefits, including initiatives that support mental wellness, physical fitness, and a healthy work environment
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply or send it to careers@sovereignsourced.com.
Candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks, including verification of ID, work rights, and current security clearance status.
We will contact suitably qualified candidates with further instructions.
For further discussion, please contact:
· Nathalie – 02 6183 6573
· Andi – 02 6183 6568