Cyber Security Consultant
Contract Type
Contract
Location
New South Wales, Sydney
Industry
IT
Specialisation
Security
Salary
AU$750 - AU$830 per day + inc Super
Contact Name
Harvey McIntosh
Contact Email
harvey@talenza.com.au
Date published
03-03-2026
Job Reference
BBBH20453
Description
Start Date: ASAP
Length: 10 months
Daily Rate: $750 - $830 incl Super
Location: Sydney CBD / WFH Hybrid - 50%
About You:
- Previous experience working as a Cyber Security Consultant or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to assess security risks and think like an adversary to identify potential vulnerabilities.
- Strong technical expertise with the ability to apply solutions effectively in a business context.
- A curious, analytical mindset with agility to adapt to fast-paced and evolving business needs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Solid understanding of security and risk frameworks (e.g., ISO27001, NIST800, PCI-DSS) and related technologies.
About the Role:
- Conducting 'Secure By Design' assessments to align risks with business risk appetite.
- Providing technical security advice, solutioning, and assurance in line with industry best practices.
- Taking personal accountability for identifying and mitigating technical or business security weaknesses.
- Building strong relationships with divisional business and project stakeholders, proactively identifying issues, and improving security consultancy services for divisional and global projects.
- Works closely with the broader cyber security team and other teams to identify opportunities for strategic security solutions.