Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist

ANZSCO 262115

The Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist (also known as Cyber Security Adviser/Cyber Security Consultant/ICT Security Adviser/ICT Security Consultant) is responsible for conducting risk assessments, evaluating security controls, interpreting security policies, and contributing to the development of standards and guidelines. They review information system designs, provide guidance on security strategies to mitigate identified risks, offer specialist advice, and explain system security strengths and weaknesses.

Skill Level: 1

Your responsibilities include:

• Risk and Security Control Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and evaluate risks and security controls within the organization’s information systems. Assesses vulnerabilities, threats, and potential impacts to determine the level of risk and recommends appropriate controls to mitigate those risks.
• Interpretation of Security Policies: Interpreting security policies, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance and provide guidance on security-related requirements. Helps stakeholders understand and implement security policies effectively, aligning them with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Development of Standards and Guidelines: Contributing to the development and maintenance of security standards, guidelines, and procedures. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to establish consistent security practices, ensuring that they are up-to-date, relevant, and aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review of Information System Designs: Reviewing information system designs and architectures to identify potential security weaknesses and provide recommendations for enhancing security. Assesses system designs, identifies security gaps, and advises on security measures to integrate into the design process, ensuring the implementation of secure systems.
• Security Strategy Guidance: Providing guidance on security strategies and risk management approaches to manage identified risks effectively. Works with stakeholders to understand their business objectives and risk tolerance levels, and recommends security strategies and controls to align with their specific needs.
• Specialist Advice: Offering specialised expertise and advice on cybersecurity matters. Stays updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, and provides insights on emerging risks and potential mitigation strategies. Act as a trusted advisor, addressing stakeholders’ concerns and providing guidance to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Explanation of System Security: Communicating system security concepts, strengths, and weaknesses to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Translates complex security topics into understandable terms, educating stakeholders on the importance of system security, potential risks, and mitigation strategies. Facilitate knowledge transfer and promote security awareness across the organisation.

The Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist conducts risk and security control assessments, interprets security policies, contributes to the development of standards and guidelines, reviews information system designs, provides guidance on security strategies, offers specialist advice, and explains system security concepts to stakeholders. Your expertise and recommendations help organisations manage risks and enhance their overall cybersecurity posture.